Author Question: A nurse is assessing several children during a shift at the well-child clinic. Which child ... (Read 78 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is assessing several children during a shift at the well-child clinic. Which child demonstrates successful resolution of the Erikson stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt?

A.
A 15-month-old playing on the floor with supervision
B.
An 18-month-old being consistently consoled by her father
C.
A 20-month-old using building blocks with her grandfather
D.
A 24-month-old being allowed to independently dress himself

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a 1-year-old child who weighed 7 lb, 8 oz at birth. Today's weight is 23 lb. What conclusion can the nurse make about the child's weight?

A.
The child is at an expected weight.
B.
The child is over expected weight.
C.
The child is seriously overweight.
D.
The child is seriously underweight.

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The Erikson stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt occurs during the ages of 1 to 3. During this stage, the child develops a can-do attitude and wishes to be independent. A child who does not successfully meet the tasks of this stage will suffer from self-doubt later on. The most independent child in the options is the 24-month-old dressing independently. This child is mastering the tasks of this developmental stage.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A child's weight should triple by 12 months, so a child born at 7 lb, 8 oz should weigh around lb at 1 year.