Author Question: When the nurse asks a 2-year-old if he wants a cookie, he says, No and reaches out to take it from ... (Read 49 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When the nurse asks a 2-year-old if he wants a cookie, he says, No and reaches out to take it from the nurse. The nurse understands that this behavior indicates the child is in which stage of development according to Erikson?

a. trust versus mistrust c. initiative versus guilt
b. autonomy versus shame and doubt d. industry versus infe-riority

Question 2

Which is the best example of an expected outcome?

a. Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours.
b. The client will maintain nutritional status.
c. The client will walk the length of the corridor twice a day by the second day after surgery.
d. The client has gained 3 pounds within 2 months as stated.

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
According to Erikson, a 2-year-old child is within the stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt.

Answer to Question 2

C