NACE Psychosocial Needs and Development 2

Question 1

According to Erikson's theory, which developmental task is the primary focus for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Identity versus role confusion

Answer

Erikson identified identity versus role confusion as the central developmental task of adolescence (ages 12-18), where teens develop a sense of personal identity.

Question 2

A patient recently diagnosed with cancer states, 'I want to know all about my treatment options.' According to Kubler-Ross, which stage of grief is the patient most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance

Answer

Seeking information and actively participating in treatment decisions suggests the patient has moved toward acceptance of the diagnosis.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who recently lost a spouse and expresses feelings of loneliness. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate participation in a bereavement support group

Answer

A bereavement support group provides peer connection, normalized grief expression, and social support, which directly addresses loneliness and facilitates healthy grieving.

Question 4

Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the patient's message in the nurse's own words to verify understanding?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Answer

Paraphrasing restates the patient's message using the nurse's own words, demonstrating active listening and allowing the patient to confirm or correct the nurse's understanding.

Question 5

A nurse observes that a hospitalized 4-year-old child is clinging to a blanket and sucking their thumb. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

Accepted Answer

This is regression, a normal coping mechanism during stress

Answer

Regression, reverting to behaviors of an earlier developmental stage, is a normal coping mechanism in young children experiencing the stress of hospitalization.

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NACE Psychosocial Needs and Development 2