A patient admitted with depression has a nursing diagnosis of Chronic Low Self-Esteem.Which NOC outcome is essential for this nursing diagnosis?

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Depression Level is the appropriate NOC outcome for the patient admitted with depression who has the nursing diagnosis Chronic Low Self-Esteem.Decision Making is associated with the nursing diagnosis Situational Low Self-Esteem; Role performance with Ineffective role performance; and Distorted Thought Content with Disturbed Personal Identity.Although the other options might contribute to the patient's low self-esteem,the nurse must write one goal (outcome)that,if achieved,would demonstrate resolution of the nursing diagnosis.Decision Making is the only outcome that does that.

A Patient Admitted with Depression Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Chronic