The nurse is assessing a toddler's psychosocial developmental ...

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The nurse is assessing a toddler's psychosocial developmental level using Erikson's eight stages.
 
  Which of the following behaviors would the nurse most likely find if the child were demonstrating being in shame and doubt instead of having mastered autonomy? a. dependency and constantly looking to others for approval
  b. sleep disturbance, crying, and vomiting
  c. always imitating others rather than using imagination
  d. frequent crying, emotional outbursts, and whining

Question 2

If a baby requires resuscitation, the measures taken are directed toward:
 
  a. Clearing the airway
  b. Inflating the lungs
  c. Maintaining circulation
  d. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits the toddler years are engaged in establishing autonomy versus shame and doubt. Children demonstrating dependency and constantly needing approval for their actions are experiencing doubt.
B Incorrect. Sleep disturbance, crying and vomiting indicates an infant who mistrusts their environment, stage of trust versus mistrust, the first developmental stage of Erikson.
C Incorrect. Imitation of others rather than using imagination suggests a reluctance to act independently, and indicates the third stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, initiative versus guilt.
D Incorrect. Frequent crying, emotional outbursts and whining are associated with the first stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, trust versus mistrust.

Answer to Question 2

D
All measures are directed towards these implementations.