The nurse realizes self-concept greatly influences health status because a person with:
a. positive self-concept is usually more educated and can understand the need for health care.
b. poor self-concept is more likely to go to the doctor frequently to improve his health.
c. poor emotional health will recognize the need for medical help to improve his well-being and self-concept.
d. positive self-concept is more like to care for himself physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
ANS: D
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