Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing a client’s

Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing a client’s self-concept?

1. “Describe yourself as a person.”
2. “Tell me about your family.”
3. “Describe what you do when you have free time.”
4. “Tell me about the work you do.”

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The first information the nurse gathers when assessing self-concept should focus on the client’s personal identity (“Describe yourself as a person”).
Rationale 2: “Tell me about your family” assesses role performance.
Rationale 3: “What do you do when you have free time” assesses social role.
Rationale 4: “Tell me about the kind of work do you do” assesses work role.