A nurse is assessing a group of adolescents. Which person is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
A) Latino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
B) Caucasian boy who lives below federal poverty level
C) African-American adolescent male who has severe acne
D) Adolescent who was suspended twice from high school

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When cultural identity is central to self-concept and is positive, cultural pride and self-esteem tend to be strong. Environmental stressors such as low-income, body image stressors such as acne, and role performance failure often influence self-esteem negatively.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Group of Adolescents