The nurse is assessing a young woman who is a teacher, happily married, raising two children, taking care of her disabled mother, and going to school to get a master's degree. How should the behavior of the young woman be classified?
a. Ego-centered
b. Role integrated
c. High-level wellness
d. Unbounded energy
ANS: B
Role integration is performing several ascribed roles at the same time.
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