A practical nurse at a pediatric outpatient clinic is gathering data from the caregiver of a 10-year-old child. The caregiver expresses concern, stating, "My child spends hours sorting a rock collection by size and color, and completely ignores younger siblings to hang out with friends of the same gender." Based on expected growth and development patterns, which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion for the nurse to make?
- AThe child is exhibiting signs of cognitive regression that require immediate referral to a developmental specialist.
- BThe child is showing expected toddler-like parallel play behavior by sorting objects independently.
- The child is demonstrating expected behaviors related to developing a sense of industry and same-sex peer attachment.Cevap
- DThe child is experiencing early adolescent identity confusion and needs counseling for sibling rivalry.
Cevap
The child is demonstrating expected behaviors related to developing a sense of industry and same-sex peer attachment.
During the school-age years (typically ages 6 to 12), children are in Erikson's stage of Industry versus Inferiority and Piaget's stage of Concrete Operations. Engaging in tasks like sorting, collecting, and classifying objects demonstrates expected cognitive development and the drive to achieve mastery (industry). Additionally, forming strong bonds with same-sex peers and showing less interest in family or younger siblings is a normal psychosocial transition during this time. The practical nurse should recognize these behaviors as healthy and expected.
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School-age psychosocial and cognitive development