The nurse wants to assess the client's self-esteem and emotional state. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this client?
1. "Can you describe the image that you see when looking in the mirror?"
2. "Tell me about your financial status?"
3. "How often do you have a bowel movement?"
4. "Have you ever contracted a sexually transmitted infection?"
Correct Answer: 1
The nurse should be prepared to address areas concerned with the client's self-esteem and emotional state. For example, clients may be asked to describe their image in a mirror. While the other questions are appropriate for the health history, they are not appropriate when assessing self-esteem or emotional state.
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