During assessment, the client frequently refers to Native American heritage. The nurse assesses that this heritage is a strong part of the client's:
1. Personal identity
2. Body image
3. Role-performance
4. Self-esteem
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Self-concept consists of personal identity, body image, role-performance, and self-esteem. Personal identity consists of name, sex, age, race, ethnic origin or culture, occupation or roles, talents, and other situational characteristics.
Rationale 2: Body image is perception of size, appearance, and functioning of the body.
Rationale 3: Role-performance relates to how a person fulfills his or her own expectations of role.
Rationale 4: Self-esteem is a judgment of one's own worth.
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