The nurse recognizes which of the following clients is at greatest risk of developing negative self-esteem?
A) A 35-year-old woman who has been diagnosed morbidly obese
B) A 53-year-old male avid golfer who has lost two fingers on his right hand
C) A 63-year-old man experiencing erectile dysfunction post prostatectomy
D) A 14-year-old girl with a facial scar resulting from an automobile accident

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Adolescence is a particularly critical time when many variables affect self-concept and self-esteem.The adolescent experience appears to adversely affect self-esteem,more strongly for girls than for boys.The remaining options,while depicting issues that can affect self-esteem,all relate to the older,more developmentally advanced individual.

The Nurse Recognizes Which of the Following Clients Is at Greatest