A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks?

A. Defining a sense of self: Adolescence is characterized by the search for identity and defining a sense of self. Erikson identifies this stage as "Identity vs. Role Confusion," where individuals explore and form their own identity separate from their family and childhood roles. B. Learning to perform tasks independently: This is more typical of early childhood (Erikson's "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt"). During this stage, children are learning basic independence, such as dressing and feeding themselves. C. Learning to use creative energies: This task is more relevant to the preschool age group (Erikson's "Initiative vs. Guilt"), where children engage in imaginative play and begin exploring their own ideas and creativity. D. Building a sense of trust: Building a sense of trust is the primary task in infancy (Erikson's "Trust vs. Mistrust"), where infants develop trust in their caregivers and the world around them.