The nurse is caring for an adolescent patient who has had an amputation of his right leg. The patient states, "I'm really worried my girlfriend might not want to be with me anymore. I don't look the same." Which of the following concepts is represented in this situation?

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This situation refers to an individual's perception of the body. The situation is not about how the patient performs but about how he perceives his body. Self-esteem refers to the significance placed on self-concept. Personal identity concept refers to perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual elements.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent Patient Who Has