Exam 40: Self-Concept

A client who has recently lost the 34 kilograms recommended by his doctor continues to dress in loose, baggy clothing and frequently refers to himself as "fat". The nurse interprets this finding as most likely indicating which of the following?

During assessment, the client frequently refers to her Indigenous Australian cultural background. The nurse assesses that the client's culture is a strong part of which of the following?

Parents confide to the nurse that they are concerned about their preschooler because she demands to pick out her own clothes in the morning. The parents are concerned that their childcare workers may think they are negligent parents because their daughter often wears unmatched clothing. What should be the nurse's response to this concern?

Which of the following is not a component of self-concept?

The nurse working in a long-term care facility notices that one of the residents has had a recent decline in self-esteem. What intervention would be appropriate for this resident?

Which common characteristic of persons with low self-esteem can make it difficult for the nurse to effectively intervene?

Which statement, made by the client, would indicate a "me-centred" self-concept?

The nurse is teaching a new parents class about self-esteem development in infants. Which information should be included?