The parents of a 7-year-old girl report concerns about her seemingly low self-esteem. The parents question how self-esteem is developed in a young girl. Which response by the nurse is best?
a) "Several interrelated factors are to blame for low self-esteem."
b) "The peers of a child at this age are the greatest influence on self-esteem."
c) "Your daughter's self-esteem is influenced by feedback from people they view as authorities at this age."
d) "A child's self-esteem is greatly inborn and environmental influences guide it."
Answer: "Your daughter's self-esteem is influenced by feedback from people they view as authorities at this age."