A married, 26-year-old client works as a schoolteacher. She and ...

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A married, 26-year-old client works as a schoolteacher. She and her husband have just had their first child. A nurse should recognize that this client is successfully accomplishing which stage of Erikson's developmental theory?
 
  A. Industry versus inferiority
  B. Identity versus role confusion
  C. Intimacy versus isolation
  D. Generativity versus stagnation

Question 2

A 1-month-old infant is left alone for extended periods, has little physical stimulation, and is malnourished.
 
  Based on this infant's history, in which phase of development according to Mahler's theory should a nurse expect to see a potential deficit? A. The symbiotic phase
  B. The autistic phase
  C. The consolidation phase
  D. The rapprochement phase

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Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse should recognize that a 26-year-old client who is married and has a child has successfully accomplished the intimacy versus isolation stage of Erikson's developmental theory. The intimacy versus isolation stage of young adulthood involves forming lasting relationships. Achievement of this task results in the capacity for mutual love and respect.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should expect that a 1-month-old infant who is left alone, has little physical stimulation, and is malnourished would not meet the autistic phase of development. The autistic phase of development usually occurs from birth to 1 month, at which time the infant's focus is on basic needs and comfort.

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