The nurse is working with young adults in the community. What should the nurse realize as being the psychosocial developmental tasks of this population?
1. Selecting a mate
2. Rearing children
3. Achieving civic responsibility
4. Finding a congenial social group
5. Developing adult leisure-time activities
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: Selecting a mate is a task appropriate for this age group.
Rationale 2: Rearing children is a task appropriate for this age group.
Rationale 3: Achieving civic responsibility is a task of the middle-aged adult.
Rationale 4: Finding a congenial social group is a task appropriate for this age group.
Rationale 5: Developing adult leisure-time activities is a task of the middle-aged adult.
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