A young adult lives with his parents, has few interpersonal relationships, and says, "Most people can't be trusted
" This person makes decisions only after consulting with his parents. Using Erikson's developmental theory, the nurse can draw which conclusion?
a. The patient has evidence of inferiority and lacks a sense of direction.
b. Developmental deficits in early life have impaired the patient's adult functioning.
c. The patient's developmental problems will probably lead to a serious mental illness.
d. It is impossible for the patient to proceed to the next developmental stage until mastering earlier stages.
B
The patient achieved only partial mastery of the trust-versus-mistrust stage. Deficits in development carried from one stage to the next interfere with functioning at the adult level. Individuals do progress from stage to stage when mastery is not attained; however, adjustment is usually impaired. Developmental problems might lead to a serious mental disorder but might also produce less serious results.
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