In what way should a nurse expect a school-aged child to gain ...

[Evvie72]

In what way should a nurse expect a school-aged child to gain positive self-esteem, according to Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages?
 
  A. Through basic need fulfillment and environmental predictability
  B. Through exploration and experimentation, resulting in self-confidence in ability to perform
  C. Through positive reinforcement of creativity and recognition of performance
  D. Through receiving recognition when learning, competing, and performing successfully

Question 2

A client is experiencing high stress. The client states, My boss treats me like a doormat and thinks nothing of demanding frequent overtime. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate?
 
  A. To incorporate the family support system into the client's plan of care
  B. To teach thought-reframing techniques
  C. To encourage the client to seek other employment
  D. To teach the client how to use I statements

[momtoalll]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The school-aged child develops self-confidence by learning, competing, and performing successfully and receiving recognition from significant others, peers, and acquaintances.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The ability to use I statements is essential in assertive communication. The situation presented indicates that the client needs assertiveness training.

[Evvie72]

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[momtoalll]

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