After an assessment, the nurse determines that an older adolescent client is experiencing a maturational crisis because of which findings? Select all that apply
A) Relationship with significant other ended
B) Inability to focus on school studies
C) Cannot sleep at night and skips classes
D) Recent death of a friend
E) Graduating from high school in 2 months
Answer: B, C, E
Senior year is a transition to work or college. This is a developmental progression to the next level of maturity, a predictable event experienced by nearly all individuals. The client is demonstrating stressors unique to progressing to the next level of maturity. The recent death of a friend and having a relationship with a significant other end are situational crises.
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