Question 1

A patient with low self-esteem has begun making behavior changes.A nurse positively reinforces these changes during a therapy session.The patient and nurse are actively engaged in which level of intervention?

Accepted Answer

Commitment to action is the fifth level of nursing intervention.At this time the nurse helps the patient to commit to the goal and relates to the patient how the nurse sees the patient,correcting a poor self-image.

Question 2

A nurse is attempting to help a patient alter negative self-concept.What is the correct order in which these nursing interventions should be implemented? 
A.Assisting the patient in the process of self-evaluation.
B.Encouraging the patient's attempts at self-exploration.
C.Introducing skills that expand the patient's ability to be self-aware.
D.Helping the patient formulate a plan of action.
E.Supporting the patient in the achievement of goals.

Accepted Answer

This answer gives the correct sequence for addressing the problem of helping the patient alter self-concept.Self-awareness and self-exploration allow self-evaluation.Self-evaluation makes formulation of a plan possible,and support helps the patient achieve goals.

Question 3

A nurse is working with a patient to improve self-concept using an intervention directed toward self-evaluation.Which intervention is best?

Accepted Answer

Clarifying that the patient's beliefs affect his or her feelings and behaviors helps the patient to define the problem clearly and is part of level 3,self-evaluation.The remaining options relate to expanded self-awareness,self-exploration,and realistic planning.

Question 4

A nurse is working with a patient to improve self-concept.To best assist the patient in realistic goal planning,the nurse will:

Accepted Answer

Helping the patient to understand that only the patient,and not others,can bring about personal change is part of level 4,realistic planning.The remaining options relate to self-exploration,expanded self-awareness,and self-evaluation.

Quiz 17: Self-Concept Responses and Dissociative Disorders

A patient with low self-esteem has begun making behavior changes.A nurse positively reinforces these changes during a therapy session.The patient and nurse are actively engaged in which level of intervention?

A nurse is working with a patient to improve self-concept using an intervention directed toward self-evaluation.Which intervention is best?

A nurse is working with a patient to improve self-concept.To best assist the patient in realistic goal planning,the nurse will: