Which of the following nurses is most likely to care for clients who are trying to resolve identity versus role confusion?
A) A nurse who provides care in a large junior high school
B) A pediatric nurse
C) A nurse who works in a long-term care facility
D) An occupation health nurse based at a lumber mill
Ans: A
According to Erikson, the crisis of identity versus role confusion is characteristic of adolescence. Consequently, a nurse who provides care in a junior high school is likely to see frequent manifestations of this crisis. Early childhood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood are not typical life stages for the resolution of this crisis.
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