A patient says, "I never know the answers," and "My opinion doesn't count." The nurse correctly assesses that this patient had difficulty resolving which psychosocial crisis?

a. Initiative versus guilt
b. Trust versus mistrust
c. Autonomy versus shame and doubt
d. Generativity versus self-absorption


C
These statements show severe self-doubt, indicating that the crisis of gaining control over the environment was not successfully met. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of initiative versus guilt results in feelings of guilt. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of trust versus mistrust results in poor interpersonal relationships and suspicion of others. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of generativity versus self-absorption results in self-absorption that limits the ability to grow as a person.

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