A jilted college student is admitted to a hospital following a suicide attempt and states, No one will ever love a loser like me. According to Eriksons theory of personality development, a nurse should recognize a deficit in which developmental stage?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: According to Erikson's theory of personality development, the stage of ego integrity versus despair occurs in late adulthood, typically during the age of 65 and older. This stage involves reflecting on one's life and coming to terms with the overall meaning and purpose of one's existence. Individuals who successfully navigate this stage develop a sense of wisdom, acceptance of personal life experiences, and a feeling of integrity. On the other hand, those who struggle in this stage may experience feelings of regret, bitterness, and despair.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The stage of industry versus inferiority in Erikson's developmental theory occurs during the school-age years (around 6 to 12 years old). During this stage, children are focused on developing a sense of competence and mastering new skills. They strive to accomplish tasks, learn new things, and receive positive feedback from parents, teachers, and peers. Success in this stage leads to feelings of industry (competence), while failure or lack of support can result in feelings of inferiority. In the context of the question, a client who is successfully accomplishing tasks and feeling competent is likely exhibiting characteristics of the industry versus inferiority stage.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: According to psychoanalytic theory, treatment of symptoms involves gaining insight into the underlying unconscious conflicts that are leading to the symptoms. Recognizing and discussing the client's use of ego defense mechanisms is crucial in helping them understand how these defense mechanisms are protecting them from anxiety-provoking thoughts or feelings. By exploring and resolving these unconscious conflicts, the client can develop healthier coping strategies and reduce the need for symptoms to surface. Expressing empathy and presenting reality, encouraging the client to note cause and effects of actions, and modifying client behaviors through environmental manipulation may all be part of the therapeutic process, but recognizing and discussing ego defense mechanisms is central to the psychoanalytic approach to treatment.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Peplau's theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the use of therapeutic communication to understand the patient's needs and provide appropriate care. By applying principles of human relations to the problems that arise at all levels of experience, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of Peplau's theory in nursing care. This approach focuses on building a therapeutic relationship, promoting patient autonomy, and utilizing the nurse's interpersonal skills to facilitate healing and growth. It shows that the student has learned how to apply Peplau's theory to nursing practice effectively.

Correct Answer: A

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