ATI PN Fundamentals Ch 24 Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct

A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of accomplishing Erikson's tasks for psychosocial development during middle adulthood? A. The client evaluates his behavior after a social interaction. B. The client states he is learning to trust others. C. The client wishes to find meaningful friendships. D. The client expresses concerns about the next generation. - ANSWER-D. CORRECT: The task for a middle adult is generativity vs. stagnation. Concern for the next generation is a positive sign that the middle adult is meeting the task. A. INCORRECT: This is a task middle adults should have accomplished to master an earlier developmental stage. B. INCORRECT: This is a task middle adults should have accomplished to master an earlier developmental stage. C. INCORRECT: This is a task middle adults should have accomplished to master an earlier developmental stage. NCLEX® Connection: Health Promotion and Maintenance, Developmental Stages and Transitions A nurse is collecting data to evaluate a middle adult's psychosocial development. The nurse should expect middle adults to demonstrate which of the following capabilities? (Select all that apply.) A. Develop an acceptance of diminished strength and increased dependence on others. B. Feel frustrated that time is too short for attempting to start another life. C. Welcome opportunities to be creative and productive. D. Commit to finding friendship and companionship. E. Become involved with community issues and activities. - ANSWER-C. CORRECT: Psychosocially healthy middle adults accept life's opportunities for creativity and productivity and use these opportunities for achieving Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation. E. CORRECT: Psychosocially healthy middle adults achieve Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation by