A patient with low self-esteem may manifest which of the following behaviors?
a. Refusal to participate in care
b. Feelings that his or her body has betrayed him or her
c. Acceptance and ownership of problems
d. Disruption in the perception of the body
A
Patients with low self-esteem may refuse to participate in self-care, exhibit self-destructive behavior, or be too compliant. Feelings that his or her body has betrayed him or her is an example of disruption in the perception of the body.
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