Author Question: A school nurse is teaching parents how to build self-esteem in their children. Which is a ... (Read 59 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A school nurse is teaching parents how to build self-esteem in their children. Which is a recommended strategy?

A) Use praise and compliments judiciously
B) Wait for your child to initiate conversation
C) Focus on remedying the child's negative qualities
D) Give your child many opportunities to display abilities

Question 2

During a self-esteem assessment of a young woman undergoing a complicated divorce, a nurse states: Tell me something about the moralethical principles that govern your life. What aspect of self-esteem is the nurse assessing?

A) Significance
B) Virtue
C) Power
D) Competence

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
To reinforce the positive qualities, (1) notice examples of ability in many different circumstances and point this out to the child, (2) find occasion to frequently and honestly praise the child, and (3) give the child an opportunity to show ability frequently.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Virtue is the ability to live according to one's moralethical standards. Significance involves nurturing relationships in which needs for love and worth are mutually met. The ability to accomplish what is desired is power. The ability to assume role-related responsibilities with confidence is competence.