An adult client tells the nurse, "No matter what I do, I never can make my parents happy." Which action by the nurse may enhance the client's self-concept?
A) Suggest that the client reduce the amount of time spent with her parents.
B) Remind the client that she is educated, and has a great career and good marriage.
C) Suggest the client turn the tables and express the same dissatisfaction with her parents.
D) Tell the client that she is too old to be listening to her parents.
Answer: B
To improve or support the client's self-concept, the nurse needs to help the client identify strengths. Reminding the client about education, career, and marriage is identifying strengths. Suggesting the client reduce time spent with parents, telling the client that she is too old to be listening to her parents, or suggesting the client express dissatisfaction with the parents are all inappropriate responses and do not help the client identify strengths.
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