A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Which statement by a client would support this nursing diagnosis?
A) "I feel so ugly."
B) "No one wants to date me."
C) "I'm so fat, like a cow."
D) "I never do anything right."
Ans: D
Statements reflecting a negative self-esteem, such as, "I'm a worthless person" and "I never do anything right," would help to support a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem. Statements such as feeling ugly or fat, or that dating seems untenable, reflect a negative body image.
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