Author Question: A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Which statement by a client would ... (Read 29 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Which statement by a client would support this nursing diagnosis?

A) I feel so ugly.
B) No one wants to date me.
C) I'm so fat, like a cow.
D) I never do anything right.

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing a drawing that a client completed as a self-portrait. The nurse observes that the drawing lacks arms and feet. The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Low self-esteem
B) Powerlessness
C) Insecurity
D) Inadequacy

essyface1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Statements reflecting a negative self-esteem, such as, I'm a worthless person and I never do anything right, would help to support a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Statements such as feeling ugly or fat, or that dating seems untenable, reflect a negative body image.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
Powerlessness and feelings of inadequacy are expressed through lack of head, mouth, arms, feet, or eyes. Low self-esteem is expressed by small size, lack of color variation, and sparse details. A lack of symmetry (placement of figure parts or entire drawings off center) represents feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.