The nurse performs a home visit for a new mother and infant.The nurse observes that the infant lacks a regular feeding schedule, has diapers that are not changed promptly, and cries for long periods of time before being consoled.Which of the following problems is the infant most at risk for encountering in the future?

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Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory is concerned primarily with a series of tasks or crises that each individual must resolve before encountering the next one.The central task during infancy is the development of a sense of trust versus mistrust.This occurs when adults meet an infant's basic needs for survival.Establishing this basic trust or mistrust determines the manner in which the infant approaches all future stages of growth.The infant may have difficulty forming relationships in the future because trust influences future relationships.By attending to the infant's needs, parents are helping the infant develop trust in them.Not having his needs attended to hinders that developmental task.

The Nurse Performs a Home Visit for a New Mother