A client begins to take stock of his life and look into the future. The nurse assesses that this client is in which of Erikson's developmental stages?

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Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair is when an adult begins to reflect on his or her life. Identity versus role confusion occurs in adolescence when the person is forming a sense of self and belonging. Integrity versus despair occurs in maturity; accepting responsibility for oneself and life is the corresponding task. Generativity versus stagnation occurs in middle adulthood, which includes the tasks of being creative and productive and establishing the next generation.

A Client Begins to Take Stock of His Life and Look