Nurse Toni's assignment included a 41-year-old male client. Per Erikson, which developmental stage is the patient at?
A.
Focus on having a family
B.
Does not assume responsibility for his actions
C.
Unable to solve problems
D.
Perceptions are based on illusions
ANS: A
The developmental tasks for adults aged 21-45 are generativity vs. stagnation.
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