The mother of a 7-year-old boy asked the nurse what factors tended to increase self-esteem in boys. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. Positive family communication supporting the child's self-worth.
b. It does not really matter because self-esteem varies widely throughout life.
c. Avoid situational crises because they lead to permanent changes in self-esteem.
d. Let the child know that it is OK to be incompetent.
A
Self-esteem is an individual's overall sense of personal worth or value. Self-esteem is positive when one feels capable, worthwhile, and competent. Once established, basic feelings about the self tend to be constant, even though there is sometimes a little fluctuation. A situational crisis, like a hospitalization, often temporarily affects one's self-esteem.
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