Exam 16: Promoting Self Esteem

A 40-year-old female client has never experienced an intimate relationship. A nursing student tells an instructor that this client remains in Erikson's developmental state of intimacy versus isolation. What is the instructor's most appropriate reply?

A 40-year-old client lives with her parents. She has a high school diploma and works at a low-paying job. Her parents give her a weekly allowance to supplement her income. How should the nurse classify their client-parent boundaries?

Which is an appropriate initial nursing intervention for a client with chronic low self-esteem?

A nurse is running a group on self-esteem. A client asks, "Where does self-esteem come from?" Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A client has continual problematic relationships and rejects others before possibly being rejected. Client states, "I am afraid of failing in my job responsibilities." Which correctly written nursing diagnosis should be prioritized for this client?

A client shows a nurse a piece of artwork that took 3 days to create. How will this achievement improve the client's self-esteem?

Based on Erikson's theory, how should a nurse encourage a 40-year-old client to improve his or her self-esteem?

A 47-year-old mother of two has recently undergone a radical mastectomy. She refuses to see anyone and remains isolated and withdrawn. Which of the following may be relevant nursing diagnoses for this client? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing instructor is teaching about self-concept. Which student statement indicates a need for further instruction?

A nurse is working in a nursing home. How best can this nurse foster self-esteem in the residents of this facility?

A home health nurse visits an 18-year-old client who lives with his mother. The client has been assessed as having low self-esteem. The nurse refers the client for individual counseling. During the next home visit, which assessed client behavior clearly indicates treatment success?

A father tells his 5-year-old, "Son, today instead of picking flowers in the outfield, let's try to catch a ball." The child subsequently pays attention and catches a ball. Which principle of building self-esteem has the father implemented?

The nurse is working with a 15-year-old client suffering from low self-esteem. Based on Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory, which factor has most probably influenced this client's self-esteem?

A 30-year-old client diagnosed with depression has been exclusively cared for and financially subsidized by his mother since age 17. According to Erikson's theory, the nurse recognizes that the client has been unsuccessful in meeting which developmental task?

A nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following objective symptoms of low self-esteem should the nurse be prepared to recognize? (Select all that apply.)

Based on Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages, what way should a nurse expect a school-aged child to most likely gain positive self-esteem?