Exam 39: Self-Concept

A rare malignancy will require the amputation of an adolescent client's leg.The client refuses the surgery,stating: "I would rather die than have my leg amputated." What information should the nurse use to plan future interventions for this client?

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?

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? (Select all that apply)

A client recovering from a lumpectomy for breast cancer tells the nurse that she "feels ugly." For which nursing diagnosis should the nurse plan interventions?

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

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