The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient presenting with mental health issues. Which question would the nurse ask to best assess the patient's perception of self?

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3. To assess a patient's perception of self, the nurse will ask the patient how he or she describes him or herself. Asking this question allows patients to elaborate on their identification of self. Asking patients how they think they look, what activities make them happy, and how others would describe them will not elicit information about patients' perceptions of themselves.

The Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on a Patient