A 12-year-old girl becomes hysterical every time she strikes out in softball, falls down when roller-skating, or loses when playing games
According to Peplau's interpersonal theory, in which stage of development should the nurse identify a need for improvement?
A. "Learning to count on others"
B. "Learning to delay satisfaction"
C. "Identifying oneself"
D. "Developing skills in participation"
ANS: D
The nurse should identify that this client needs to improve in the "Developing skills in participation" stage of Peplau's interpersonal theory. Older children in this phase learn the skills of compromise, competition, and cooperation with others.
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