A 10-year-old girl is excited when she receives the "most improved player" award on her softball team.

Although she was not the strongest player on the team, she always tried to perform at her best level and never

gave up on practicing her skills. What stage of psychosocial development according to Erik Erikson is this child

demonstrating?

industry versus inferiority

A nursing student will correctly identify that growth is measured by which of the following patterns?

height and weight

A hospitalized 2-year-old is toilet training and excited to show the nurse the product created in the toilet. What

stage does the nurse recognize this child is in according to Freud?

anal stage

A parent states, “I do not let my child eat any carbohydrates because they will make her fat.” What is

the best response by the nurse?

"Carbohydrates are a necessary fuel for the body, especially for neurologicfunctions."

A parent is comparing a child's development on the growth chart with those of another child and is concerned

that her child is not in the "normal" range. What can the nurse inform the parent to alleviate her anxiety?

"Growth charts are just a standard measurement. If your child doesn't fall into the 'normal' range, itdoesn't

indicate something is wrong."

A mother is concerned about her 2-year-old son acquiring sufficient protein while following the family's vegan

diet. Which of the following foods would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to this mother?

peanut butter and wheat bread

The pattern of growth in which the child is able to control the head and neck before the arms and legs is known

as which of the following?

cephalocaudal

A seasoned pediatric nurse realizes that a hospitalized child's need for identity is strongest in which of the

following groups?

adolescents

A 2-year-old with pneumonia has recently been hospitalized. When the lunch tray arrives to the floor, the nurse

caring for the client sets up the tray and allows the child to self-feed with a spoon despite the mess. What is the

nurse's best reason for these actions?

to foster autonomy

A mother who is vegan, when asked about the nutritional intake of her 18-month-old, tells the nurse not to

worry because she is providing plenty of protein to her daughter. "And," she says, "I avoid giving her fats."

Which of the following would be the most appropriate response for the nurse to give this mother?

Your childneeds fat in the diet at this age, as it is needed for myelination of spinal nerves

Based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what type of activities would a nurse recommend to

parents of children in the preoperational stage?

play activities

An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility often tells stories of the role that he played in the Korean

War. According to Erikson, which of the following needs may underlie the resident’s storytelling?