Which patient statement would lead a nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was not successfully completed?
a. "I have very warm and close friendships."
b. "I'm afraid to let anyone really get to know me."
c. "I am always right, so don't bother saying more."
d. "I'm ashamed that I didn't do it correctly in the first place."
ANS: B
According to Erikson, the developmental task of infancy is the development of trust. The patient's statement that he or she is afraid of becoming acquainted with others clearly shows a lack of ability to trust other people. Having warm and close friendships suggests the developmental task of infancy was successfully completed. The third option suggests rigidity rather than mistrust. The fourth option suggests failure to resolve the crisis of Initiative versus Guilt.
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