The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on an 84-year-old male in a hospice. The patient says, “I have had a good life. My children are grown and successful, and I was a successful businessman.” How does the nurse document this patient’s psychosocial development?

Successfully achieved the Ego Identity vs. Despair stage. The developmental stage for individuals from 65 years of age until death is the Ego Identity vs. Despair stage in which the individual must look back on his or her life and feel fulfilled. This patient clearly expresses feelings of fulfillment and has therefore successfully achieved this stage. The Generativity vs. Stagnation stage must be achieved prior to entering this stage.

The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on an 84-year-o...

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Difficulty: 7

Topics: Growth & Development Health Screening Assessment Cognition Communication & Documentation End of Life Issues Health Promotion

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