Practice Question
An adult male client is admitted to a mental health facility with the diagnosis of depression following the end of a long-term engagement.He states that he couldn’t “commit to marriage.”. During his admission assessment, the nurse learns that he did not feel guided, nurtured, or accepted by his parents during his childhood.One of the goals for this client is to help him develop a positive personal identity. Which intervention should the nurse implement to meet this goal?
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Correct Answer:
Discern his feelings about relationship choices and level of commitment.
Rationale:
🔷 Helping the client explore and understand his feelings about past and present relationship choices is essential for developing a positive personal identity.
🔷 This self-reflection allows the client to gain insight into his behavior patterns, recognize how his childhood experiences may have influenced his relationships, and begin to form a healthier self-concept.
🔷 Establishing intimate relationships or outlining life dreams are later therapeutic goals that require first understanding personal identity and internal conflicts.
🔷 Identifying emotions and motivations is a key step in promoting self-awareness and emotional growth.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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