A 76-year-old client who recently lost his wife is admitted for surgery.Which of the following behaviours would alert the nurse that the client has an alteration in the integrity stage of his psychosocial development?

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Demanding excessive assistance from his daughter would indicate that the client is struggling with the integrity versus despair stage of psychosocial development, as he may be feeling a sense of hopelessness or loss of control due to the recent loss of his wife. Accepting his limitations and expressing his thoughts about his care are healthy coping mechanisms, while verbalizing fear about surgery is a common response and may not necessarily indicate an alteration in psychosocial development.

A 76-Year-Old Client Who Recently Lost His Wife Is Admitted