Then nurse is caring for single, professional woman age 29 years, who was admitted with a severe gall bladder attack
The nurse visits with her and performs an assessment. The client is not married and fears a committed relationship because of a bad experience some years ago. The nurse knows that, according to Erikson's developmental theory, Judith is in danger of which of the following?
A) Isolation
B) Inferiority
C) Role confusion
D) Stagnation
Ans: A
Erikson's theory of young adulthood relates to finding one's life partner and sharing intimacy. The tasks for the young adult are to unite self-identity with identities of friends and to make commitments to others. Fear of such commitments results in isolation and loneliness. Role confusion, inferiority, and stagnation are related to Erikson's other age groups.
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