Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Defining a sense of self is a task during the identity vs. role confusion stage in adolescence. Adolescents work on discovering who they are by exploring beliefs, values, and goals.