Author Question: What might a nurse ask during a health history to assess personal identity? A) Tell me how your ... (Read 126 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What might a nurse ask during a health history to assess personal identity?

A) Tell me how your illness has affected you in your job.
B) Tell me what you do for fun and what you do for work.
C) How do you believe others see you? Why do you believe that?
D) How would you describe yourself to others?

Question 2

Which strategy can be used to help clients overcome powerlessness?

A) Encourage clients to identify their weaknesses.
B) Encourage clients to identify their strengths.
C) Provide advice on how to handle problems.
D) Set goals and make decisions for the client.

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
When assessing self-concept, the information needed first is the client's description of self. Personal identity describes an individual's conscious sense of who he or she is. It can be assessed by asking, for example, How would you describe yourself to others?

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
When confronted with a major stressor, many people forget they have histories of successful coping and numerous personal strengths. Nurses frequently fall into the trap of doing for clients, rather than helping those who are experiencing powerlessness identify personal strengths.