The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has had an amputation of his right leg. The client states, "I'm really worried my girlfriend might not want to be with me anymore. I don't look the same."
Which of the following concepts is represented in this situation?
a. Role performance
b. Body image
c. Self-esteem
d. Personal identity
ANS: B
This situation refers to an individual's perception of the body. The situation is not about how the client performs but about how he perceives his body. Self-esteem refers to the significance placed on self-concept. Personal identity concept refers to perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual elements.
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