The nurse can best assess the patient's self-concept by evaluating the patient's
a. Drug abuse history.
b. Nonverbal behavior.
c. Personal journal.
d. Social networking site.
ANS: B
Nonverbal behaviors are key indicators of a patient's self-concept. A history of drug abuse does not necessarily indicate current self-concept, and people who do not have a drug abuse history may have a low self-concept. It would be an invasion of privacy and trust for a nurse to read a patient's personal journal or social networking site.
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