A nurse is conducting a psychosocial assessment of a young adult. Which observations would lead the nurse to determine that the client is demonstrating a sign of emotional health?
A. The young adult is sensitive to criticism.
B. The young adult verbalizes unrealistic fears.
C. The young adult verbalizes disappointment with life.
D. The young adult verbalizes satisfaction with friendships.
E. The young adult has a sense of meaning and direction in life.
Ans:
D. The young adult verbalizes satisfaction with friendships.
E. The young adult has a sense of meaning and direction in life.
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