A nurse performs a psychosocial assessment on an older adult in the hospital. Which of the following statements may suggest low self-esteem?
A) "I don't know who's going to take care of my spouse while I'm in the hospital."
B) "I know I have to rely on others for some help to get along in life."
C) "When I was younger, I worked around the clock and now I can't even make it to the toilet."
D) "I'm worried about what's going to happen once I get out of here."
Ans: C
Lamenting a loss of activities of daily living and function and an increase in dependence may be suggestive of low self-esteem, especially if this is linked with self-worth. Worrying about the future or the care of a loved one may be accurate and warranted and not necessarily indicative of low self-esteem.
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