The nurse is working with a client who is manifesting behaviours that are consistent with a negative self-concept. The nurse has observed that the client demonstrates which of the follow-ing behaviours?
a. Frequent eye contact
b. A passive attitude
c. Independence in self-care
d. An interest in the surroundings
B
A passive attitude is a behavioural characteristic suggestive of a negative self-concept.
Avoidance of eye contact would be a behaviour suggestive of a negative self-concept.
Being excessively dependent is characteristic of a negative self-concept.
A lack of interest in what is happening in one's surroundings is characteristic of a negative self-concept.
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