Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing the client's self-concept?

Question

1. Describe yourself as a person.
2. Tell me about your family.
3. Describe what you do when you have free time.
4. Tell me about the work you do.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The first information the nurse gathers when assessing self-concept should focus on the client's personal identity ("Describe yourself as a person").
Rationale 2: "Tell me about your family" assesses role performance.
Rationale 3: "What do you do when you have free time" assesses social role.
Rationale 4: "Tell me about the kind of work do you do" assesses work role.