Which assessment finding(s) might suggest that the patient has low self-esteem and requires more in-depth assessment? Select all that apply
a. Infrequent eye contact
b. Straight posture
c. Overly critical of others
d. Careful grooming
A, C
Assessment findings that suggest low self-esteem include avoiding eye contact and being overly critical of others. You would not need to follow up if the person displayed straight posture and careful grooming.
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a. IM cyanocobalamin and folic acid b. IM cyanocobalamin and antibiotics c. PO cyanocobalamin and folic acid d. PO cyanocobalamin and blood transfu-sions
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a. "Increasing hours spent in study groups is associated with an increase in GPA among nursing students." b. "Increased use of study groups will result in an increase in GPA among nursing students." c. "Nursing students who use study groups are among groups of students who have higher GPAs." d. "Studying in study groups is related to GPA levels in nursing students."