When the 75-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has had a good and rewarding life and has enjoyed every minute of it, the nurse is aware that the patient has attained the Eriksonian stage of:

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Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory includes the stage of ego integrity vs. despair, which is characterized by reflection on one's life and one's achievements. A sense of pride or despair is developed regarding the accomplishments in life that have been made or were lost.

When the 75-Year-Old Patient Tells the Nurse That He Has