The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who states, "I have lived a good life and I know that I have done my best." Which stage of Erikson's theory does this statement represent?

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This statement reflects the stage of Integrity versus Despair in Erikson's theory, which typically occurs in late adulthood. It involves reflecting on one's life and feeling a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment, or alternatively, regret and despair.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Older Adult Patient