Which of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse that a client may have an altered self-concept?
a. Upright posture
b. Prolonged eye contact
c. Difficulty with decision making
d. Openly expressing views and opinions
C
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A Slumped posture, not upright posture, is a behaviour suggestive of altered self-concept.
B Avoidance of eye contact, rather than prolonged eye contact, is a behaviour suggestive of altered self-concept.
C A behaviour that is suggestive of altered self-concept is difficulty in making decisions.
D Hesitancy in expressing views or opinions, rather than openly expressing them, is a behaviour suggestive of altered self-concept.
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