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A Native American Patient Describes a Difficult Childhood and Dropping

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A Native American patient describes a difficult childhood and dropping out of high school. The patient abused alcohol as a teenager to escape feelings of isolation but stopped 10 years ago. The patient now says, "I feel stupid. I've never had a good job. I don't help my people." Which nursing diagnosis applies?


A) Risk for other-directed violence
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Deficient knowledge
D) Social isolation

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