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kodithompson

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According to Erikson's developmental theory, when planning care for a 47-year-old client, which developmental task should a nurse identify as appropriate for this client?
 
  A. To develop a basic trust in others
  B. To achieve a sense of self-confidence and recognition from others
  C. To reflect back on life events to derive pleasure and meaning
  D. To achieve established life goals and consider the welfare of future generations

Question 2

Which of the following are cultural aspects of mental illness? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Local or cultural norms define pathological behavior.
  B. The higher the social class the greater the recognition of mental illness behaviors.
  C. Psychiatrists typically see patients when the family can no longer deny the illness.
  D. The greater the cultural distance from the mainstream of society, the greater the likelihood that the illness will be treated with sensitivity and compassion.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should identify that an appropriate developmental task for a 47-year-old client would be to achieve established life goals and consider the welfare of future generations. According to Erikson, the client would be in the generativity versus stagnation stage of development.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The fewer ties that a group has with mainstream society, the greater the likelihood of a negative response by society to mental illness. Coercive treatments and involuntary hospitalizations are more common in this population.



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