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A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of chronic low self-esteem. Which statement by a patient would support this nursing diagnosis?

  • A. I feel so ugly.'
  • B. No one wants to date me.'
  • C. I?m so fat, like a cow.'
  • D. I never do anything right.'
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: All statements reflect negative self-perception, supporting chronic low self-esteem: feeling ugly (A), undesirable (B), physically flawed (C), and incompetent (D). Each directly indicates diminished self-worth, a hallmark of the diagnosis.