Author Question: The nurse suspects that a client is having difficulty with specific self-esteem. Which client ... (Read 10 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse suspects that a client is having difficulty with specific self-esteem. Which client statements caused the nurse to have this concern?

1. I hate my hair.
2. Life is wonderful
3. My hips are too big.
4. I wish I had that nose job 2 years ago.
5. It is awesome that I got that promotion at work.

Question 2

Which statement made by a new mother would indicate to the nurse that there is potential for lowered self-esteem due to role ambiguity?

1. I don't know if I know how to be a mom.
2. My husband will be a stay-at-home dad while I work.
3. I'm so disappointed that this baby is not a girl.
4. I haven't even finished the baby's room.

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Specific self-esteem is how much one approves of a certain part of oneself. The client hating her hair demonstrates an issue with specific self-esteem.

Rationale 2: Stating that life is wonderful indicates healthy global self-esteem.

Rationale 3: Specific self-esteem is how much one approves of a certain part of oneself. The client stating that her hips are too big demonstrates an issue with specific self-esteem.

Rationale 4: Specific self-esteem is how much one approves of a certain part of oneself. The client wishing that a nose job was done 2 years ago demonstrates an issue with specific self-esteem.

Rationale 5: Being successful at work indicates healthy specific and global self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Role ambiguity occurs when expectations are unclear or a person does not know how to fulfill the role. In this case, the clearest indication of role ambiguity is I don't know if I know how to be a mom.
Rationale 2: Even though the husband staying at home while the mother works may not be the expected role assignment, there is no ambiguity in the arrangement.
Rationale 3: Disappointment that the baby is not a girl is not specific to role ambiguity.
Rationale 4: Not having the room finished is not specific to role ambiguity.