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kwoodring · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A young adult lives with his parents, has few interpersonal relationships, and says, Most people can't be trusted

This person makes decisions only after consulting with his parents. Using Erikson's developmental theory, the nurse can draw which conclusion?
a. The patient has evidence of inferiority and lacks a sense of direction.
b. Developmental deficits in early life have impaired the patient's adult functioning.
c. The patient's developmental problems will probably lead to a serious mental illness.
d. It is impossible for the patient to proceed to the next developmental stage until mastering earlier stages.

Question 2

Although a patient appears to have recovered from a head injury resulting from an auto accident 3 months ago, the family reports changes in the patient's personality and behavior

The nurse should explain that these changes are probably associated with injury to which structure?
a. Pons
b. Parietal lobe
c. Prefrontal area
d. Caudate nucleus

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The patient achieved only partial mastery of the trust-versus-mistrust stage. Deficits in development carried from one stage to the next interfere with functioning at the adult level. Individuals do progress from stage to stage when mastery is not attained; however, adjustment is usually impaired. Developmental problems might lead to a serious mental disorder but might also produce less serious results.

Answer to Question 2

C
The prefrontal area is the seat of personality. It is responsible for thought, goal-oriented behavior, and inhibition. The other structures have less significant roles in personality change.