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A 13-year-old client is dying of cancer and struggling with the emotional aspects of this. When providing care for this client, the nurse should incorporate the developmental tasks for this age. According to Erikson's developmental model, the child normally is expected to be working on which of the following psychosocial issues?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Adolescents (ages 12ÔÇô18) focus on identity vs. role confusion, developing a sense of self and personal identity.