A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a new mother about the Erikson stage of trust versus mistrust. What education should the nurse provide to the mother to help her child successfully master this stage?
A) Consistently provide your child with food and attention.
B) Ensure someone is able to feed your child on a schedule.
C) Allow unrestricted crawling and exploring as the child develops.
D) Provide firm guidelines for behavior and activities.

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The most important item needed for a child to master this stage of development is a consistent caregiver who provides food and attention. If the caregiver is inconsistent or unable to meet these needs, the child will develop mistrust of those around him. Ensuring that someone feeds the child is not providing consistency. Allowing exploration within limits (setting boundaries) is important to master initiative versus shame and doubt.

A Nurse Is Providing Anticipatory Guidance to a New Mother