A patient has not been able to fulfill the developmental task for middle age. Which term should the nurse use to describe this patient?
a. Creative
b. Outgoing
c. Productive
d. Self-focused
ANS: D
The psychological developmental task of this age group is developing generativity versus self-absorption. Unresolved conflict could be seen as preoccupation with personal needs or being self-focused. A. B. C. These terms would not be appropriate for the middle-aged patient who has not been able to fulfill expected developmental tasks.
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