Exam 34: Self-Concept

Which individual is most likely to need the nurse's assistance in coping with identity confusion?

A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment finding is consistent with altered self-concept?

A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior $\bold{most}$ likely have on the patient?

A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which areas will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing. -Role performance

A 9-year-old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which developmental stage is the child exhibiting?

A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates the nurse needs to follow up about components of self-concept?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient. Which action is a priority for increasing self-awareness?

A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use?

A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing. -Disturbed body image

A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient?

A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which area should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing. -Low self-esteem

The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an older-adult patient's self-concept?

A nurse is completing a history on a patient with role conflict. Which finding is consistent with role conflict?

A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is assessing. -Identity confusion

A male patient states, "I'm such a loser. I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will the nurse add to the patient's care plan?

While gathering an adolescent's health history, the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out behaviorally and engaged in risky behavior when the patient's parents divorced. Which information will the nurse gather to determine situational low self-esteem?