The nurse planning care for a 14-year-old needs to take into account that the developmental task of adolescence is to
A. establish trust.
B. gain autonomy.
C. achieve identity.
D. develop a sense of industry.
Answer: C. achieve identity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) "Use a 1-mL syringe and give 0.4 mL." B) "Use a 5-mL syringe and give 0.40 mL." C) "Use a tuberculin syringe and give 4/10 mL." D) "Use an insulin syringe and give 20 units."