A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use?
a. Drug abuse history
b. Nonverbal behavior
c. Personal journal entries
d. Posts on social media
ANS: B
Key indicators of a patient's self-concept are nonverbal behaviors. A history of drug abuse does not necessarily indicate current self-concept, and people who do not have a drug abuse history may have a low self-concept. It would be an invasion of privacy and trust for a nurse to read a patient's personal journal or social media posts.
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