A nurse is attempting to provide education to a newly diagnosed diabetic. The client states, "It doesn't matter what I eat, my future health is up to God." The nurse understands that this client has:
A) internal locus of control.
B) external locus of control.
C) self-esteem deficit
D) self-concept deficit
Ans: B
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A person with external locus of control perceives that outcomes happen because of luck, chance, or the influence of powerful others. A person with internal locus of control believes that personal behavior influences outcome, and that he can achieve desired results.
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