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Considering Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is an activity associated with the psychosocial challenge facing an older adult?
Reflecting on events and decisions made over one's lifetime.
The nurse observes that an infant continuously smiles, babbles, follows light and reacts to the noises in the environment. Based on this information, the nurse concludes that the child is approximately how old?
6 weeks
The nurse is discussing the family tasks that are critical for survival and continuity. Which task, identified by a family member, would take priority?
Providing food, shelter, and clothing
Based on Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which statement by an adolescent should cause the nurse the greatest concern?
"I don't have any idea who I really am."
Considering Erikson's psychosocial development concepts, which client should the nurse recognize as having the greatest risk for stagnation?
Middle-aged adult client
What is the most familiar family form?
Nuclear family
Considering Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is an example of appropriate behavior during the early adult period?
Deciding where one will work and live
The student nurse is learning about development in children and wishes to learn more about psychosocial development. What resource would be best for the student to study?
Erikson's theory of human development
The nurse is working with community members to assure opportunities for the community youth to develop strong moral skills. Which activity would the nurse recommend?
Encourage access to religious outings, retreats and camps for adolescents
The nurse recognizes adults often face frustrations and difficulties in caring for both their children and their aging parents. How would the nurse best respond to this concern if a client asked for input?
Being in this situation is difficult…what concerns you most right now?
When the client is in the establishment stage of life, what issues might the client discuss with the nurse?
Whether or not to enter into parenthood
A client asks the nurse why so many wrinkles have developed on the client’s face. What is the best response by the nurse?
A couple have been married 2 years and are expecting their first child in 6 months
When asked about playing, the parents of a 3-year-old share that he plays with his toys in the same area as other children but never interacts with them. Nurse documents that the child engages in what form of play?
Solitary play
A family consists of an infant, school-age child, teenager, mother, and father. Which individual exerts the most lasting influence on the ongoing development of the adolescent?
Peer group
An older client has just experienced the loss of a spouse. How can the nurse best help this client overcome the depression?
Explore with the client her beliefs about religion and spirituality.
An elderly client in an extended care center is depressed as a result of the physiologic and psychosocial changes occurring with age. The nurse has to comfort and educate the client. The nurse knows that which is a psychosocial challenge for older adults according to Erikson?
Despair at the cost of ego integrity
Considering Erikson's theory of psychological development, what is an example of psychosocial development during the middle adult period?
Encourage reminiscence
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized toddler who has a respiratory illness. The parent states the child is toilet-trained but since being in the hospital has begun soiling. What nursing action is appropriate at this time?
Inform the parent that the child has regressed to an earlier stage due to the stress of hospitalization
What behavior is most characteristic of a teen in the late adolescence stage?
Working a part-time job to help support the family financially
While assessing a client, the nurse is required to identify the qualities that help determine the stage of adolescence to which the client belongs. Which quality is the client in late adolescence most likely to exhibit?
Client is able to grabble with daily issues as well as those of a more mature nature
What is the biggest challenge facing a family that is established by individuals with different cultural backgrounds?
Acknowledging and accepting differences in religion and belief systems.
The nursing student asks the nursing clinical instructor how to evaluate Erikson's development stage with the elderly client the student is caring for. What would the best response by the nursing instructor be?
"Ask the client to tell you more about their life and their experiences."
Parents ask the nurse what event identifies that their son has reached puberty. What is the best response by the nurse?
"Puberty occurs when the person becomes able to reproduce sexually."
A 23-year-old recent college graduate is confused about the next steps to take in life. During the conversation what should the nurse identify as the most appropriate issue to focus on at this time?
Applying for and accepting suitable employment
The nurse is caring for a family with an adolescent who are asking abou the appropriate way to help the adolescent overcome peer pressure. What would the nurse encourage the family to do?
Modeling safe habits and practices