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    ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Cohort 65 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an adolescent about expected development.Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse instruct the parents to expect the adolescent to achieve?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleAutonomy is a developmental task of toddlers (1-3 years old), focusing on developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and independence.Choice B rationaleInitiative is a developmental task of early childhood (3-6 years old), where children begin to assert control and power over their environment through directing play and other social interactions.Choice C rationaleIdentity is the primary developmental task of adolescents (12-18 years old), focusing on developing a personal sense of self and direction in life.Choice D rationaleTrust is a developmental task of infancy (0-1 year), where children learn to trust their caregivers for care and sustenance.

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