A practical nurse is caring for an 8-year-old client who is recovering from an appendectomy on a pediatric unit. When providing diversional activities, which behavior or interest should the nurse expect as most characteristic of this child's current psychosocial developmental stage?
- AEngaging in magical thinking while talking to a stuffed animal
- BRepeatedly dropping an object on the floor to watch someone retrieve it
- CRequesting complete privacy to write in a journal about future life goals
- Organizing a collection of favorite trading cards into a structured binderCevap
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Organizing a collection of favorite trading cards into a structured binder
The correct answer accurately reflects the behavior of an 8-year-old child. According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, children between the ages of 6 and 12 are in the 'Industry versus Inferiority' stage. During this period, children find satisfaction in successfully completing tasks, organizing items, and developing new skills. Providing activities like organizing a trading card collection perfectly supports their developmental need for industry and concrete accomplishment.
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School-age Psychosocial Development (Industry vs. Inferiority)