Question

a nurse is caring for a client who reports enjoying retirement because they are reading more, visiting with children and grandchildren, and playing bridge with their friends. the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of erikson’s theory of psychosocial development? trust vs. mistrust autonomy vs. shame and doubt identity vs. role confusion integrity vs. despair

Explanation:

Erikson's psychosocial development theory has stages. "Trust vs. mistrust" is for infancy, "Autonomy vs. shame and doubt" for early childhood, "Identity vs. role confusion" for adolescence. "Integrity vs. despair" is the stage for late adulthood (retirement age), where individuals reflect on life with satisfaction (integrity) or regret (despair). The client is retired, engaging in fulfilling activities, so this stage applies.

Answer:

D. Integrity vs. despair