A patient in an alcohol treatment program says, "I have been a loser all my life. I'm so ashamed of what I have put my family through. Now, I'm not even sure I can succeed at staying sober." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

A) Chronic low self-esteem
B) Situational low self-esteem
C) Disturbed personal identity
D) Ineffective health maintenance

Chronic Low Self-Esteem

A persistent feeling of inadequacy or lack of confidence in one's own abilities or worth.

Situational Low

A temporary downswing in mood or well-being triggered by a specific event or situation, rather than an underpinning chronic condition.

Disturbed Personal Identity

A state of confusion or uncertainty about one's own sense of self, often seen in mental health conditions.