Author Question: Which patient statement would lead a nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was not ... (Read 29 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which patient statement would lead a nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was not successfully completed?

a. I have very warm and close friendships.
b. I'm afraid to let anyone really get to know me.
c. I am always right, so don't bother saying more.
d. I'm ashamed that I didn't do it correctly in the first place.

Question 2

A nurse supports parental praise of a child who is behaving in a helpful way. When the individual behaves with politeness and helpfulness in adulthood, which feeling will most likely result?

a. Guilt
b. Anxiety
c. Loneliness
d. Self-esteem

zacnyjessica · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
According to Erikson, the developmental task of infancy is the development of trust. The patient's statement that he or she is afraid of becoming acquainted with others clearly shows a lack of ability to trust other people. Having warm and close friendships suggests the developmental task of infancy was successfully completed. The third option suggests rigidity rather than mistrust. The fourth option suggests failure to resolve the crisis of Initiative versus Guilt.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The individual will be living up to the ego ideal, which will result in positive feelings about self. The other options are incorrect; each represents a negative feeling.