Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
During an interaction with the nurse, a client states, 'My husband has supported me every time I've been hospitalized for depression. He'll leave me this time. I'm an awful wife and mother. I'm no good. Nothing I do is right.' Based on this information, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify when developing the client's plan of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The client's negative self-statements directly indicate chronic low self-esteem, a priority nursing diagnosis.