The nurse is confident that the young adult has successfully achieved psychosocial development when the client:
1. Discusses his plans to expand his exercise routine to include running.
2. Is optimistic about finding a new job since losing his last month.
3. Shares that he volunteers weekly at the local senior center.
4. Recognizes that while he enjoys playing basketball recreationally, he will never play professionally.
5. Laughs that next year he'll be "too bald" to play Santa Claus.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: Psychosocial development of a young adult would include keeping good health habits.
Rationale 2: Psychosocial development of a young adult would include the ability to cope with stressors appropriately.
Rationale 3: Psychosocial development of a middle-aged adult would include pursuing charitable and altruistic activities.
Rationale 4: Psychosocial development of a young adult would include having a realistic self-concept.
Rationale 5: Psychosocial development of a middle-aged adult would include accepting his aging body.
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