The nurse would use which of these terms to describe a patient who had unsatisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age?
a. Creative
b. Outgoing
c. Productive
d. Self-focused
ANS: D
The psychological developmental task of this age group is developing generativity versus self-absorption. Unresolved conflict could be seen as preoccupation with personal needs or being self-focused.
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A. "Chronic diseases always affect the healing process." B. "Inflammation is the first stage of healing wounds." C. "Sick kids tend to be anemic, which often delays healing." D. "Wound healing would not be affected in your child."
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