On the basis of Erikson's theory, how should a nurse encourage a 40-year-old client to improve his or her self-esteem?
A. Encourage the client to review life goals and accomplishments.
B. Encourage the client to volunteer at a school, reading to underprivileged children.
C. Encourage the client to form lasting intimate relationships.
D. Encourage the client to seek recognition for task achievement.
ANS: B
Making meaningful contributions to others is a way to meet the developmental task of the generativity versus stagnation (30 to 65 years) stage of Erikson's developmental theory. This action would promote a 40-year-old client's self-esteem.
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