An Older Retired Executive Reports, "I Am Unable to Say

question 1

Multiple Choice

An older retired executive reports, "I am unable to say 'no' when asked to help with community causes.These projects overtax my strength, but if I don't do them, who will?" The nurse can assess that this person is having difficulty with critical tasks related to which developmental stage?

• A) Trust versus mistrust
• B) Integrity versus despair
• C) Identity versus role diffusion
• D) Autonomy versus shame and doubt

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