A patient tells the nurse, "I'm ashamed of being bipolar. When I'm manic, my behavior embarrasses everyone. Even if I take my medication, there are no guarantees. I'm a burden to my family." These statements support which nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)

A) Powerlessness
B) Defensive coping
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Impaired social interaction
E) Risk-prone health behavior

Chronic Low Self-Esteem

A long-standing and pervasive sense of negative self-worth or inadequacy, which affects an individual's overall mental health and quality of life.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy where an individual handles stress and threats by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Powerlessness

A state of feeling unable to control, influence, or effectively act in a situation, often leading to frustration and vulnerability.