Identify the assessments suggestive of an altered self-concept
a. Limping gait and large smile
b. Slumped posture and poor personal hygiene
c. Verbally responds when asked a question
d. Appropriately dressed with clean clothes
B
A self-concept is created by an individual's identity, body image, and role performance. Poor personal hygiene and slumping posture best describe a person with an impaired self-concept. Smiling, appropriate responses, and appropriate appearance are all signs of normal self-concept.
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