A child diagnosed with depression is given the nursing diagnosis of situational low self-esteem. Which statement by the child indicates that a short-term goal has been met?
A.
"I have to sleep a lot when I feel sad, sometimes until noon!"
B.
"I wish I didn't make so many mistakes in my homework."
C.
"My mom makes me special cookies when I am feeling sad."
D.
"When I was feeling bad, I remembered my great science project."
ANS: D
One important goal for the child with situational low self-esteem is to have the child engage in positive self-talk. Remembering a great project is a good way to highlight the child's abilities in his or her own mind. The other statements do not indicate movement toward resolution of this diagnosis.
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