When consulting Erikson's developmental theory,the nurse determines that which older adult will have the least difficulty being successful with the task of this stage?

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According to Erikson's developmental theory, the task of the eighth stage, which occurs in late adulthood, is ego integrity vs. despair. This involves reviewing one's life and feeling a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, or a sense of regret and despair. A client who maintained a balance between work and home is most likely to have a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment and therefore have the least difficulty being successful with this stage. The other options may have difficulty achieving ego integrity because they define themselves too much by external factors, such as their children's accomplishments or their work status, or have a potentially unrealistic expectation that retirement will suddenly bring enjoyment to life.

When Consulting Erikson's Developmental Theory,the Nurse Determines That Which Older