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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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At the community center, the nurse leads an adolescent health information group, which often expands into other areas of discussion. She knows that these youths are trying to find out “who they are,” and discussion often focuses on which directions they want to take in school and life, as well as in the peer relationships. According to Erikson, this stage is known as:
  1. identity vs. role confusion.
  2. adolescent rebellion.
  3. autonomy
  4. relationship testing
Explanation
Answer: A - During this period, which lasts up to the age of 18-21 years, the individual develops a sense of “self.” Peers have a major big influence over behavior, and the major decision is to determine a vocational goal.
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