What are the most common life events that occur during young adulthood? (Select all that apply.)
a. Refining self-perception and ability for intimacy
b. Achievement and mastery of the surrounding world
c. Examination of life goals and relationships
d. Rejection of culture-bound definitions of health and illness
e. Women surrendering careers to raise families
ANS: A, B, C
Between the ages of 23 and 28, the person refines self-perception and ability for intimacy. From 29 to 34, the person directs enormous energy toward achievement and mastery of the surrounding world. The years from 35 to 43 are a time of vigorous examination of life goals and relationships. Often the stresses of this re-examination result in a "midlife crisis." Each person holds culture-bound definitions of health and illness. Knowing too little about the patient's self-perception or beliefs regarding health and illness creates conflict between the nurse and the patient. Women often continue to work during the childrearing years, and many women struggle with the enormity of balancing three careers: wife, mother, and employee.
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