A 7-year-old client is admitted to the pediatric unit for a prolonged course of intravenous antibiotics to treat osteomyelitis. To promote normal psychosocial development based on Erikson's stages, which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
- Provide the client with structured craft projects and coordinate with teachers to continue schoolwork.Cevap
- BReassure the client frequently that the illness and hospitalization are not a punishment for bad behavior.
- CArrange for extended, unstructured daily video calls with peer groups to maintain social identity.
- DEncourage parents to perform all bathing and dressing activities to conserve the client's physical energy.
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Provide the client with structured craft projects and coordinate with teachers to continue schoolwork.
According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, a 7-year-old is in the 'Industry versus Inferiority' stage. Children in this stage thrive on learning, completing tasks, and gaining a sense of competence. Providing schoolwork and structured projects allows the hospitalized child to remain productive and achieve goals, thereby promoting industry and preventing feelings of inferiority.
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Erikson's Psychosocial Stages: Industry vs. Inferiority (School-Age)
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