A 30-year-old client diagnosed with Depression has been exclusively cared for and financially subsidized by his mother since age 17.According to Erikson's theory,the nurse recognizes that the client has been unsuccessful in meeting which developmental task?

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage associated with young adulthood (approximately ages 20 to 40) focuses on the challenge of intimacy vs. isolation. A 30-year-old who has been dependent on his mother for care and financial support may struggle with forming intimate relationships with peers, which is the developmental task for this age group.

A 30-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Depression Has Been Exclusively Cared