The nurse interacts primarily with middle adult clients in the physician's office, and applies Erikson's developmental theory to determine the stages of the clients who are seen
In which of the following processes, according to Erikson's theory, will the nurse expect middle adults to be involved? a. Developing a sense of identity
b. Searching for meaning in life
c. Enhancing one's capability to love others
d. Expanding personal and social involvement
D
In accordance with Erikson's theory, the middle adult client is involved in the process of ex-panding personal and social involvement. Middle-aged adults should be able to see beyond their own needs and accomplishments to the needs of society.
Developing a sense of identity is in accordance with Erikson's identity versus role confusion (puberty) stage of development.
Searching for meaning in life is in accordance with Erikson's integrity versus despair (old age) stage of development.
Enhancing one's capability to love others is in accordance with Erikson's intimacy versus isola-tion (young adult) stage of development.
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