While documenting an adolescent's health history,the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out behaviourally and engage in risky behaviour when her parents divorced.In considering a nursing diagnosis of Altered self-concept,the nurse would gather what information?
A)How long the parents were married.
B)How the patient views her behaviours.
C)Why the parents are divorcing.
D)Why she is acting out of control.

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A nurse can identify situational life stressors that can affect a person's self-concept.By openly exploring a patient's thoughts and feelings,the nurse is able to use communication skills in a therapeutic manner.This facilitates the patient's insight into behaviours and enables the nurse to make referrals or provide needed health teaching.The length of time the parents were married and the reason for the parents' divorce do not explain the patient's behaviours.Why the patient is out of control is not as important as how the patient views her actions when out of control.

While Documenting an Adolescent's Health History,the Nurse Recognizes That the Patient