Author Question: How can chronic illness and frequent hospitalization affect the psychosocial development of an ... (Read 47 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

How can chronic illness and frequent hospitalization affect the psychosocial development of an adolescent?

a. They can lead to feelings of inadequacy.
b. They can interfere with parental attachment.
c. They can block the development of identity.
d. They can prevent the development of imagination.

Question 2

Which activity should the nurse implement for the toddler hospitalized with a chronic illness to promote autonomy?

a. Playing with a push-pull toy.
b. Putting a puzzle together.
c. Playing a simple card game.
d. Watching cartoons on TV.

ansleighelindsey · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Development of identity is the task of the adolescent. Inadequacy and inferiority refer to the school-age period. Parental attachment is a task of the infant. Development of imagination occurs in the preschool period.

Answer to Question 2

A
Chronic illness may interfere in the development of autonomy, which is the major psychosocial task of the toddler. The developmentally appropriate activity for the hospitalized toddler is to play with a push-pull toy. Putting a puzzle together and playing a simple card game could frustrate the toddler and are appropriate for a preschool or school-age child. Watching cartoons on TV is passive and will not promote autonomy.