The nurse is assessing a school-aged child and finds that this child is involved in working on a school project with peers, is on a swimming team, and collects dolls from around the world. The child mentions an interest in learning karate
The nurse's initial impression is that this child: a. is over-scheduled, as children this age need more rest and sleep
b. is an extreme extrovert engaging in extrovert behaviors
c. may be hypomanic and the family psychiatric history should be explored
d. is meeting Erikson's major developmental task of this age period
D
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A Incorrect: This child is meeting Erikson's major developmental task, and these activities bring a sense of accomplishment and forth.
B Incorrect: This child is meeting Erikson's major developmental task. These activities are not related to extroversion or extrovert behaviors.
C Incorrect: This child is meeting Erikson's major developmental task. These activities are not related to hypomania, and it would be inappropriate to explore the family psychiatric history.
D Correct: The major developmental task of this age period is industry versus inferiority. Energy is channeled into activities such as school projects, sports, and hobbies. Therefore, this child is meeting Erikson's major developmental task.
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