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The nurse teaches the 18-year-old diabetic client to perform self-administration of insulin. Each time the client makes even a small mistake, the client apologizes for getting it wrong- The client also profusely apologizes when making a minimal mistake in other activities. Based on Erikson’s developmental stages, the nurse concludes that the client may have an unresolved developmental task of which age period?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The behavior indicates an unresolved conflict of 'autonomy versus shame and doubt' associated with the 18-month to 3-year-old age group. When parents are overly critical, the child may develop an overly critical superego, manifesting as constant apologizing for small mistakes.

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