The nurse is aware of the spiritual dimension in Erikson's conceptualization of the older adult's growth and development
When applying Erikson's theory to the care of older patients, what does the nurse realize as being a spiritual component of Erikson's final development task? A) Awareness that one is loved by others and has provided unconditional love.
B) A confidently held hope that a transcendent and positive afterlife awaits one following death.
C) A sense of contribution that one's relationships and endeavors have benefited society and one's family.
D) A sense of wholeness rooted in the knowledge that life experiences make sense and have served a purpose.
D
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According to Erikson's description of the final developmental task, healthy psychological aging for the older adult involves achieving a sense of integrity. This integrity, or wholeness, is supported by the belief that life experiences—both good and bad—make sense and have served a purpose. The other choices express needs that older individuals may possess, but these are not components of Erikson's framework.
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