A nurse student states, "I feel good that I put an indwelling catheter in my client without any problem even though it was an emergency." This demonstrates which factor affecting self-concept?
A) Culture
B) Inadequate coping
C) Stress tolerance
D) Values
Ans: C
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Coping and stress tolerance influence self-concept. People who are able to adapt to stress and resolve conflicts through coping tend to develop healthy self-concepts.
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