Exam 39: Self-Concept

The nurse and client had set the following expected outcome: "At the next clinic visit,the client will report participation in three activities to increase self-esteem." At today's visit,the client is unable to meet the stated outcome.What should be the nurse's next action?

The parents tell the nurse that their preschooler demands to wear specific clothing.They are concerned that the day-care workers might think they are negligent because the preschooler often wears mismatched clothing.What should be the nurse's response to this concern?

The parents of an adolescent report that their child has recently gotten into trouble at school for cheating on an examination and has been barred from participating in a school trip as a consequence of that action.They ask for the nurse's professional opinion about the suitability of the punishment.Which answer best supports self-esteem development in this adolescent?

The nurse is planning to assess a client's family relationships.What questions should the nurse ask to obtain this information? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse is assisting a client in setting goals as a strategy to reinforce strengths.What intervention should the nurse employ?

The nurse is conducting a thorough psychosocial assessment of a client who presents with complaints of fatigue,tearfulness,and relationship difficulties.What action by the nurse would support accurate assessment?

During an assessment,the nurse notes that a client frequently refers to his Native American heritage.The nurse determines that this heritage is a strong part of the client's

The adolescent male client who weighs 100 is considering taking "some herbal stuff" to increase muscle mass and strength.The nurse should interpret this statement as an indication that this client has

An adult client who has been a successful writer in the past has been experiencing low self-esteem over the last year.Which behaviors indicate that the client is attempting to make positive changes? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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

The staff development instructor planning self-concept development classes for staff nurses is going to include information to improve the nurses' self-concept along with information to use with clients.Why is the information for nurses important?

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

Which nursing intervention would be helpful when caring for a client who has negative self-esteem?

During the assessment interview,the client is quiet and answers questions only minimally.What action should the nurse take about the client's reluctance to share information?

A client who has recently lost 75 pounds continues to dress in loose,baggy clothing and frequently talks about being fat.The nurse realizes this finding most likely indicates

The newly graduated nurse is working with a mentor who has been a nurse for 25 years.The mentor tells the new graduate,"I learn something new about nursing every day." What does this indicate about the mentor's self-awareness?

The spouse tells the nurse that the client is not making progress in developing a more positive self-esteem.What should the nurse respond to the spouse?

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

Which characteristic of self-esteem will make it difficult for the nurse to plan interventions for a client?

A nursing student has just received an evaluation that indicates difficulties with time management and prioritization in the care of clients.How should the student react to this input?