NCLEX-RN · Question #546
A 45-year-old male client experiences a sense of depression because he has not yet achieved his life's goals. His career has not been satisfying. He is still looking for the right job. His wife…
The correct answer is D. Generativity versus self-absorption. (A) Identity versus role confusion is experienced by adolescents making the transition from childhood to adulthood as they attempt to develop a sense of identity. (B) Integrity versus despair is experienced by the elderly as they reflect on their life in an attempt to find…
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A 45-year-old male client experiences a sense of depression because he has not yet achieved his life's goals. His career has not been satisfying. He is still looking for the right job. His wife spends too much money, and his children seem to ignore him while being very selfish. He is tired of all of their attitudes and is considering buying a red Corvette convertible. While obtaining these data concerning the client's feelings about his life, the nurse is able to determine he is experiencing what psychological crisis according to Erikson's stages?
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- AIdentity versus role confusion
- BIntegrity versus despair
- CIntimacy versus isolation
- DGenerativity versus self-absorption
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(34 responses)- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D94% (32)
Explanation
(A) Identity versus role confusion is experienced by adolescents making the transition from childhood to adulthood as they attempt to develop a sense of identity. (B) Integrity versus despair is experienced by the elderly as they reflect on their life in an attempt to find meaning. (C) Intimacy versus isolation is experienced by young adults as they establish intimate bonds of love and friendship. (D) Generativityversus self-absorption is experienced by middle-aged adults as they fulfill life goals that involve family, career, and society. The client is experiencing this crisis.
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