Fundamentals of Nursing: Self-Concept

Flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 33 on Self-Concept in Fundamentals of Nursing.

Self-concept

View of oneself; development is a lifelong process that affects perception of health.

Components of self-concept

Identity, body image, role performance, and self-esteem.

Factors influencing self-concept

Sense of competency, perceived reactions of others, relationships, identity, personality characteristics, socioeconomic status, mastery of experiences, and cultural identity.

Family effect on self-concept development

Children develop a sense of self from family caregivers, gaining accepted norms and potentially higher self-esteem with parental support.

Nurse's effect on patient's self-concept

Nurses need to be aware of their feelings and judgments, use a positive approach, and build trusting relationships to support patients' self-concept.

Assessment in nursing process

Gathering comprehensive data while ensuring care is patient-centered and considering environmental factors.

Examples of nursing diagnoses for self-concept

Disturbed personal identity, impaired role performance, situational low self-esteem, and chronic low self-esteem.

Importance of critical thinking in nursing

Sound clinical judgment using critical thinking ensures safe and appropriate care, particularly for self-concept.

Evaluation in nursing process

Evaluation of patient outcomes through the patient’s perspectives.