The Nurse Is Working with a 15-Year-Old Client Suffering from Low

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a 15-year-old client suffering from low self-esteem.According to Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory,which factor has most probably influenced this client's self-esteem?

• A) Regret over life choices
• B) Lack of personal concern for others
• C) Inconsistent, overly harsh, or absent parental discipline
• D) Parental labeling of the child as "good" regardless of their behavior.

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Definitions:

Physical Dependence

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Drug Dependence

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Withdrawal Symptoms

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Activation-Synthesis Theory

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