The nurse is planning care of an adolescent. What psychosocial task does the nurse understand is important for the adolescent to develop?
a. A sense of initiative
b. A sense of industry
c. A sense of identity
d. A sense of involvement
ANS: C
Psychosocial milestones that must be accomplished during adolescence include the five Isâ€"image of self, identity, independence, interpersonal relationships, and intellectual maturity.
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