Exam 39: Self-Concept

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 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 the client,would indicate a "me-centered" self-concept?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

A client tells the nurse that her spouse expects the client to maintain the home and children as well as have a job to help with household expenses.The client is demonstrating fatigue and inadequacy.The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as appropriate for the client at this time?

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

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

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

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?

Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing a client's self-concept?

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

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?