The nurse plans to assess a patient's self-concept in the admission assessment knowing that self-concept influences which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Self-concept is the way one views oneself in terms of personal worth and dignity. The client's description of self in terms of physical characteristics gives the nurse information about the client's body image. Also included in an assessment of self- concept are the emotions that the client frequently experiences and whether or not the client is comfortable with those emotions. The nurse also must assess the client's coping strategies. Cognitive processing and response to medications are biologically based.

The Nurse Plans to Assess a Patient's Self-Concept in the Admission