A verbally abusive partner has told his significant other many negative comments over the years. In the crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which of the following self-concept deficits?
a. Body image
b. Role confusion
c. Rigidity
d. Yearning
A
Consistent negative comments can cause devaluation of an individual's self-concept. The impact of negative self-esteem can invade all areas of a person's life, including body image. Role confusion is part of a developmental task (identity versus role confusion). Rigidity and yearning are not components of self-concept.
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