An appropriate intervention for a client with an identified nursing diagnosis of Situational low self-esteem would be:
1. Encouraging verbalization of feelings in a safe environment
2. Attempting to determine triggers to hallucinations
3. Engaging client in activities designed to permit success
4. Providing large muscle activities to relieve stress
ANS: 3
All are useful interventions for a client with schizophrenia; however, engaging the client in spe-cifically designed activities is the only option that addresses improving self-esteem.
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