The nurse determines that a patient has satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task of integrity. Which phrase should the nurse use to describe this patient?
a. Accepts life lived
b. States a fear of death
c. Grieves over life mistakes
d. Expresses dissatisfaction with life
ANS: A
The developmental goal for older adults is integrity versus despair. Integrity refers to accepting responsibility for one's life so far and reflecting on it in a positive way. Reaching this stage is a sign of maturity. B. C. D. These phrases do not describe the patient's achievement of the developmental task of integrity.
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1. Child abuse is declining in frequency 2. Spouses are the most frequent abusers 3. Mental illness is a major cause of abuse 4. Abuse is primarily seen in lower income families
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