A patient states, "Ever since I was a kid, I knew I should study, get good grades, and go to medical school. I wanted to be helpful and do good for others.". From this statement, the nurse obtains information to assess this patient's:
a. self-ideal.
b. self-esteem.
c. self-concept.
d. self-actualization.
A
Self-ideal is a person's perception of how he or she should behave on the basis of personal standards.
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