The nurse asks the client, how do you feel about yourself? The nurse is assessing the client's?

Appeared in: AIIMS Bhatinda NO - 2019

Explanation

The question "How do you feel about yourself?" directly asks for an emotional evaluation of the self.
This aligns with the definition of self-esteem, which is the affective or emotional component of self-concept, relating to feelings of self-worth, respect, and approval.
Unlike other components that focus on identity, appearance, or roles, self-esteem is the global judgment of one's value as a person.

Option A: Identity refers to the internal sense of being a unique individual. It's about knowing 'who you are'.
Option C: Body image is a person's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their physical body.
Option D: Role performance is the way a person fulfills their expected roles in life, such as being a parent, employee, or student.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Use the key finding related to Assessment of Self-Concept Components to guide bedside assessment, documentation, and the next nursing action.
Assessing self-esteem is a fundamental part of psychosocial nursing care, as low self-esteem is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor health outcomes.
Patients with chronic illnesses, recent surgeries (like mastectomy), mental health disorders, or significant life changes are at high risk for disturbances in self-esteem.
A nurse's supportive and accepting attitude can help bolster a client's self-esteem during a vulnerable time.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the nurse's question: it's about feelings and self-evaluation ('how do you feel').
Next, recall the definitions of the four components of self-concept provided in the options.
Identity is about 'who' you are (your sense of self).
Self-esteem is about 'how you feel' about who you are (your self-worth).
Body image is about your 'physical self' (your appearance).
Role performance is about 'what you do' (your roles and responsibilities).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 3 p. 240-242

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 980-982

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