A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient?
A) A 3-week-old neonate
B) A 5-year-old kindergarten student
C) An 11-year-old student
D) A 15-year-old high school student

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The initiative versus guilt developmental stage occurs between the ages of 3 and 6 years. The patient is a 5-year-old kindergarten student. If a child shows initiative, the outcome of this developmental task is to develop purpose. A neonate developmental task is to develop trust. An 11-year-old is into new skill mastery (industry), and a 15-year-old is struggling with identity versus role confusion.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Dealing