Lilly is a 66-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital for a stroke. Her health care provider has told her that she should consider retiring from her high-stress position as a hospital administrator
Lilly is distraught over this suggestion. The nurse caring for her recognizes the most likely cause of distress is due to: A. body image.
B. role performance.
C. self-esteem.
D. self evaluation.
B
Role performance is the way in which a person views his or her ability to carry out significant roles. Common roles include mother or father, wife or husband, daughter or son, sister or brother, employee or employer, and nurse or patient.
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