A 26-Month-Old Child Displays Negative Behavior, Refuses Toilet Training, and Often

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, "No!" when given direction. The nurse's counseling with the parent should be based on the premise that the child is engaged in which of Erikson's psychosocial crises?

• A) Trust versus Mistrust
• B) Initiative versus Guilt
• C) Industry versus Inferiority
• D) Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel that supplies blood to the lower part of the body.

Pedal Pulses

The pulse felt at the top of the foot, used to assess circulation to the lower limbs.

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Medications

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