A 40-year-old adult living with parents states, “I’m happy but I don’t socialize much. My work is routine. When new things come up, my boss explains them a few times to make sure I understand. At home, my parents make decisions for me, and I go along with them.” A nurse should identify interventions to improve this patient’s:
a. self-concept.
b. overall happiness.
c. appraisal of reality.
d. control over behavior.
Answer: A
The patient feels the need for multiple explanations of new tasks at work and, despite being 40 years of age, allows both parents to make all decisions. These behaviors indicate a poorly developed self-concept.
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