A home health nurse visits an 18-year-old client who lives with his mother. The client has been assessed as having low self-esteem. The nurse refers the client for individual counseling
During the next home visit, which assessed client behavior clearly indicates treatment success? A. The client wants to buy a dog but has not yet asked his mother's permission.
B. The client asks his mother for permission to buy a dog.
C. The client tells his mother he plans to buy a dog.
D. The client buys a dog and hides it in the garage.
C
When the client tells his mother he plans to buy a dog, he is making decisions and taking on responsibilities. This indicates an increase in self-confidence and therefore self-esteem.
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