The client has just learned that his motorcycle accident has resulted in his left leg being amputated.When helping this client form goals and strategies for realistic goals,the nurse needs to assess the client's:
A) Ideal and perceived self-concept
B) Intellectual and spiritual strengths
C) Involvement with significant others
D) Interests and past accomplishments

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What individuals think and how they feel about themselves affects the way in which they care for themselves.A physical change in the body,such as an amputation,can lead to an altered body image affecting identity and self-esteem.The nurse should assess the client's ideal and perceived self-concept in order to help the client establish realistic goals and implementation strategies.Intellectual and spiritual strengths may be important when determining a client's ability to cope.However,when developing goals and implementation strategies,the process is going to begin with the client's perception of self-concept,because this will greatly impact his response to the amputation.When assessing coping behaviors of an individual,involvement with significant others may be an indication of available resources as well as a source of strength for a client.Assessing a client's interests and past accomplishments may provide information regarding a client's identity.Identity is only one component of self-concept.The nurse needs to determine the client's ideal and perceived self-concept in order to get "the big picture" as this will greatly impact his response to the amputation.

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