The nurse, talking with the parents of a toddler who is struggling with toilet training, reassures them that their child is demonstrating a typical developmental stage
According to Erikson, which developmental stage will the nurse document in the medical record for this toddler?
1. Trust versus mistrust
2. Autonomy versus shame and doubt
3. Initiative versus guilt
4. Industry versus inferiority
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Erikson's stage of "autonomy versus shame and doubt" marks a period of time when the toddler is trying to gain some independence while still wanting to please adults.
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