A nurse observes a 3-year-old client willingly sharing candy with a sibling. According to Peplau, which psychological stage of development should the nurse recognize that this child has completed?
A. "Learning to count on others"
B. "Learning to delay satisfaction"
C. "Identifying oneself"
D. "Developing skills in participation"
ANS: B
The nurse should recognize that this client has completed the "Learning to delay satisfaction" stage of development according to Peplau's interpersonal theory. This stage typically occurs in toddlerhood when one learns the satisfaction of pleasing others.
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