The nurse identifies a patient who had satisfactorily fulfilled the developmental task for middle age. What term should the nurse use to describe this patient's accomplishments?
a. Creative
b. Rebellious
c. Withdrawn
d. Self-centered
ANS: A
The psychological developmental task of this age group is developing generativity versus self-absorption. Generativity includes a sense of productivity and creativity. B. C. D. These terms would not be appropriate for this patient's accomplishments.
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