A client tells the nurse, "I want to make sure my children have every possible opportunity to complete their education." The nurse realizes this client's philosophy on education will influence which aspect of her children's health?

Question

1. Attempt to meet immediate needs.
2. Help to elevate self-esteem.
3. Ongoing family disturbances.
4. Can lead to mental illness.

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Focus on immediate needs is seen more in those individuals from lower socioeconomic groups. This is not associated with an increased emphasis and achievement of educational goals.
Rationale 2: The higher the income, the more likely that individuals and families will achieve higher levels of education. The advantage contributes to the feelings of high self-worth and high self-esteem.
Rationale 3: Individuals from lower socioeconomic groups face a focus on immediate needs. This focus promotes a sense of low self-esteem. Continued feelings of this nature may result in family disturbances.
Rationale 4: Mental illness may be seen and remain untreated in lower socioeconomic groups as a result of ongoing focus on the meeting of immediate needs. This focus is often linked directly to a lack of education as seen in this population.