The mother of a 7-year-old boy asked the nurse what factors tended to increase self-esteem in boys.Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

A) Positive family communication supporting the child's self-worth.
B) It does not really matter because self-esteem varies widely throughout life.
C) Avoid situational crises because they lead to permanent changes in self-esteem.
D) Let the child know that it is OK to be incompetent.

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Lauren Vincens · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Self-esteem is an individual's overall sense of personal worth or value.Self-esteem is positive when one feels capable,worthwhile,and competent.Once established,basic feelings about the self tend to be constant,even though there is sometimes a little fluctuation.A situational crisis,like a hospitalization,often temporarily affects one's self-esteem.

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