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Building Therapeutic Relationships ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit for depression. Which of the following behaviors indicates that the client has low self-esteem?
The client frequently makes negative statements about themselves. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.
The client expresses dissatisfaction with their appearance and abilities. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.
The client avoids eye contact and speaks in a low voice. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.
Low self-esteem is a negative evaluation of one's self-worth, often associated with depression. Clients with low self-esteem may exhibit behaviors such as making negative statements about themselves, expressing dissatisfaction with their appearance and abilities, avoiding eye contact and speaking in a low voice, and having difficulty accepting compliments or praise.
Correct answer: D) All of the above.
Rationale: Low self-esteem is a negative evaluation of one's self-worth, often associated with depression. Clients with low self-esteem may exhibit behaviors such as making negative statements about themselves, expressing dissatisfaction with their appearance and abilities, avoiding eye contact and speaking in a low voice, and having difficulty accepting compliments or praise.
Incorrect options:
A) The client frequently makes negative statements about themselves. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.
B) The client expresses dissatisfaction with their appearance and abilities. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.
C) The client avoids eye contact and speaks in a low voice. - This is a correct indicator of low self-esteem, but not the only one.