Which client statement would lead the nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was
not successfully completed by the client?
a. "Andy and I are very warm and close friends.".
b. "I'm afraid to allow anyone to really get to know me.".
c. "I'm always absolutely right, so don't bother saying more.".
d. "I'm so ashamed because 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. Option B is the
only statement clearly showing lack of ability to trust others. Option A suggests the developmental
task of infancy was successfully completed. Option C suggests rigidity rather than mistrust. Option
D suggests failure to resolve the crisis of initiative versus guilt.
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