A Jilted College Student Is Admitted to the Hospital Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

A jilted college student is admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt and states,"No one will ever love a loser like me." According to Erikson's theory of personality development,the nurse recognizes a deficit in which developmental stage?

• A)Trust versus mistrust
• B)Initiative versus guilt
• C)Intimacy versus isolation
• D)Ego integrity versus despair

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Definitions:

Pronominal Reversal

The incorrect usage or reversal of pronouns, often observed in developmental disorders such as autism.

Echolalia

The repetition of phrases, words, or parts of words by an individual, often part of the communication patterns seen in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Pressured By Peers

The effect of a peer group on an individual, prompting them to alter their attitudes, values, or actions to align with the norms of the group.

Being Bullied

The experience of repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt or intimidate another individual, often involving a power imbalance.