The nurse is interviewing a female client who is being admitted to a psychiatric facility for evaluation. While assessing the client, the nurse evaluates the client's self concept by identifying: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. How she views herself
2. Role expectations
3. Beliefs and values
4. Her standards and performance in comparison to those of others and her ideal self
5. Her family structure
1,2,3
Rationale: The nurse will identify the client's body image; the image of the physical self that a client perceives; the size and functioning of the body and its parts.
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