The nurse, talking with the parents of a toddler who is struggling with toilet training, reassures them that their child is demonstrating a typical developmental stage. According to Erikson, which developmental stage will the nurse document in the medical record for this toddler?

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Autonomy versus shame and doubt is the stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory that typically occurs between 18 months to 3 years old, which is when children develop a sense of independence and control over their environment, including learning to control their bodily functions. Toilet training is a common milestone during this stage, and it is normal for children to struggle with it. The other stages mentioned (trust versus mistrust, initiative versus guilt, and industry versus inferiority) occur at later stages of development.

The Nurse, Talking with the Parents of a Toddler Who