A child diagnosed with depression is given the nursing diagnosis of situational low self-esteem.Which statement by the child indicates that a short-term goal has been met?
A) "I have to sleep a lot when I feel sad, sometimes until noon!"
B) "I wish I didn't make so many mistakes in my homework."
C) "My mom makes me special cookies when I am feeling sad."
D) "When I was feeling bad, I remembered my great science project."

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One important goal for the child with situational low self-esteem is to have the child engage in positive self-talk.Remembering a great project is a good way to highlight the child's abilities in his or her own mind.The other statements do not indicate movement toward resolution of this diagnosis.

A Child Diagnosed with Depression Is Given the Nursing Diagnosis