To obtain subjective data about a burn client's self-concept, the nurse should do what?
A) Ask the client how she would describe herself.
B) Observe the client's interactions with others.
C) Document the client's lack of eye contact.
D) Note how the client conceals her wound.

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Asking the client how she would describe herself directly obtains subjective data about the client's self-concept. Observing interactions with others or noting physical behaviors may provide some insight, but it is not as direct or specific as asking about self-perception.

To Obtain Subjective Data About a Burn Client's Self-Concept, the Nurse