During assessment, the client frequently refers to Native ...

[Tirant22]

During assessment, the client frequently refers to Native American heritage. The nurse assesses that this heritage is a strong part of the client's:
 
  1. Personal identity
  2. Body image
  3. Role-performance
  4. Self-esteem

Question 2

The nurse is developing a tool to document self-concept development among chronically ill children. Included in this tool should be areas to document development in personal identity, body image, role performance/relationships, and ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Self-concept consists of personal identity, body image, role-performance, and self-esteem. Personal identity consists of name, sex, age, race, ethnic origin or culture, occupation or roles, talents, and other situational characteristics.
Rationale 2: Body image is perception of size, appearance, and functioning of the body.
Rationale 3: Role-performance relates to how a person fulfills his or her own expectations of role.
Rationale 4: Self-esteem is a judgment of one's own worth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: Self-esteem
Rationale : When assessing the development of self-concept, the nurse focuses on personal identity, body image, role performance/relationships, and self-esteem. A tool to document this assessment should include all four areas.

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