The nurse assesses a patient as having a poor self-concept because the patient consistently:
a. wears bright-colored clothing.
b. demands the attention of staff.
c. apologizes to others repeatedly.
d. becomes angry when frustrated.
C
Apologizing repeatedly is indicative of self-effacement. Anger, demanding attention, and wearing attention-getting clothing are not characteristics of a poor self-concept.
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