Self-Concept

Question 1

Avoidance of eye contact, sloped posture, slow movement, poor grooming, hesitant speech, being overly critical of self and others, frequent apologizing, and verbalized feelings of powerlessness are all associated with-

Answer 1

Low-Self Esteem

Question 2

Psychosocial and self-concept issues can be a-

Answer 2

Problem, a symptom of a problem, or a cause of the problem

Question 3

Should we avoid seeking simplistic cause and effect relationships for self-concept issues?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

We should avoid confusing low self-concept with-

Answer 4

Clinical emotional and/or behavioral psychiatric diagnoses

Question 5

What should we establish for patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 5

A therapeutic nursing relationship

Question 6

What should we encourage for patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 6

Independence from patient

Question 7

What should we monitor for patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 7

Negative talk, self-criticism

Question 8

What should we teach to patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 8

To substitute positive talk for negative talk

Question 9

What should we use for patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 9

Positive, reaffirming language

Question 10

What should we be to patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 10

Supportive and accepting, but not personally invasive

Question 11

How should we help patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 11

Help the client develop realistic goals

Question 12

What should we encourage for patients with self-esteem issues?

Answer 12

Encourage the client to participate in activities that offer opportunities for success

Question 13

Should we encourage patients to discuss body changes resulting from their illness, trauma, etc.?

Answer 13

Yes