The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chronic illness and is depressed over being a burden to others.Which nursing action would increase the self-esteem of this patient?

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Establishing short-term goals or self-care activities that allow patients to participate or have small successes are important nursing actions that can increase their self-esteem.A.Long-term goals would not be appropriate at this time.C.D.Performing actions for the patient or encouraging the family to do so would strengthen this patient's feelings of being a burden.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Chronic