An elderly client residing in an extended care facility is very depressed about the current phase of his life. How can the nurse, according to Erikson, best help the client achieve psychosocial development?
A) Encourage reminiscence.
B) Assist the client to focus on necessary adjustments.
C) Accomplish the developmental task of developing trust with caregivers.
D) Achieve optimal successful transitions.
A
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According to Erikson's theory, older adults should reflect on the past events and decisions of life by indulging in reminiscence. This way, older adults can achieve psychosocial development. Accomplishing developmental tasks and focusing on necessary adjustments are not suggested by Erikson. Accomplishing the developmental task of developing trust is also suggested by Erikson, but only in the early stages of life. Also, the fact that successful transitions result in wisdom and stability is not described by nor is not part of Erikson's theory.
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