An adult client tells the nurse, "No matter what I do, I never can make my parents happy with me or what I do in life.". Which of the following can the nurse do to assist this client's self-concept?
1. Suggest the client reduce the amount of time spent with parents
2. Remind the client that she is an educated woman with a great career and good marriage
3. Tell the client that she is too old to be listening to her parents
4. Suggest the client turn the tables and express the same dissatisfaction with the parents
2. Remind the client that she is an educated woman with a great career and good marriage
Rationale:
To improve or support the client's self-concept, the nurse needs to help the client identify strengths. Reminding the client about her 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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