Question

A client seeking help at a community mental health center complains of fatigue, sensitivity to criticism, decreased libido, and feeling self-conscious. The client also has aches and pains. A nursing diagnosis for this client might include:___________

Answer 1

Answer: Situational low self-esteem.

Explanation:

All symptoms define a disturbance in self-esteem. There isn't enough information to determine delayed growth and development. The client's complaints don't involve his ability to perform in his roles. Posttrauma syndrome occurs after experiencing a traumatic event and doesn't coincide with the data obtained from this client.

Answer 2

Answer: Situational low self-esteem

Explanation: Self-esteem is referred to as an evaluation or assessment of one's self. It relates to how an individual thinks or feels about themselves. Situational low self-esteem occurs when an individual develops a negative perception, underestimates, belittle or thinks lowly of himself in response to his current situation or challenges. Situational low self-esteem results in demoralizing and sometimes despondent thought resulting in psychological disorder. Symptoms such as sensitivity to criticism and feeling of self-conscious due to negative subjective evaluation. Fatigue, decreased libido and ache and pains may also result due to mental stress.