A patient tells the nurse, I am so ashamed of being bipolar. When I'm manic, my behavior embarrasses my family. Even if I take my medication, there's no guarantee I won't have a relapse. I am such a burden to my family. These statements support which nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)A) PowerlessnessB) Defensive copingC) Chronic low self-esteemD) Impaired social interactionE) Risk-prone health behavior

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A patient tells the nurse, I am so ashamed of being bipolar. When I'm manic, my behavior embarrasses my family. Even if I take my medication, there's no guarantee I won't have a relapse. I am such a burden to my family. These statements support which nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)A)  PowerlessnessB)  Defensive copingC)  Chronic low self-esteemD)  Impaired social interactionE)  Risk-prone health behavior

Gianluca Canessa · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, C, Explanation :  Chronic low self-esteem and powerlessness are interwoven in the patient's statements. No data support the other diagnoses.

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