The nurse and a client talk about healthy ways to meet needs. The client states, "When I am looking really good, it is not asking too much for people to acknowledge me." The nurse recognizes that this experience is indicative of:

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The client's statement about wanting people to acknowledge them when they are looking good is indicative of a sense of entitlement, or the belief that they are entitled to special treatment or recognition. This may be related to underlying issues such as a lack of self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy, but in this case, the client's statement specifically points to a sense of entitlement.

The Nurse and a Client Talk About Healthy Ways to Meet