Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The unsteady 20S-year-old client persists in ambulating to the bathroom alone despite being reminded to call for assistance. The nurse concludes that, according to HavighurstÔÇÖs developmental tasks, this behavior reflects which need of the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The client is attempting to perform self-care and to demonstrate the ability to be self-sufficient and independent from other adults. Adjusting to physiological changes is a developmental task of middle age. Industry and integrity are EriksonÔÇÖs tasks, not HavighurstÔÇÖs, and apply to different age groups.