Exam 59: Developmental Theories

While assessing an 18-month-old toddler,the nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering that Gesell's theory of development states

The parents of a 15-month-old child express concern to the nurse about their child's thumb-sucking habit.Which of these explanations related to the child's age and developmental level would be most appropriate for the nurse to give the parents?

The nurse is teaching a young adult couple about promoting the health of their 8-year-old child.The nurse knows that the parents understand the developmental stage their child is in according to Erikson when they state,"We should

The nursing instructor will need to provide further instruction to the student who states

When utilizing Freud's psychoanalytical/psychosocial theory,the nurse recalls that

Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory focuses on four stages of development,including

The parents of a 14-year-old boy express concern over their child's rebellious behavior.The nurse should plan to respond to the parents' concern by informing them that their

Which of these statements would be most appropriate for a nurse to state when assessing an adult patient for growth and developmental delays?

Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a 4-year-old patient about a scheduled surgery?

The nurse knows that a priority reason for being knowledgeable about biophysical developmental theories is to

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development,the nurse should allow a hospitalized 4-year-old patient to safely play with

The teaching plan for a 3-year-old child who is at risk for developmental delay should include which of these instructions for the parents?

The nurse is planning playroom activities for a hospitalized 6-year-old patient.Which of the following age appropriate items that the nurse should ensure are available?

A formerly independent and active older adult becomes severely withdrawn upon admission to a nursing home.When approaching this patient,which intervention should the nurse plan first?

A nurse should instruct the parents of a 10-year-old child to keep which of the following theoretical principles in mind when dealing with a behavioral problem at home?

Which of these manifestations,if identified in a 6-year-old patient,should the nurse associate with a possible developmental delay based on Piaget's theory?

An 18-month-old patient is brought into the clinic for evaluation because the mother is concerned.The 18-month-old child hits her siblings and says only "No" when communicating verbally.According to Piaget's theory,what recommendation should the nurse make a priority?

When developing a plan of care concerning growth and development for a hospitalized adolescent,what should the nurse do?

According to Piaget's formal operations level,a 13-year-old adolescent will likely

When caring for a middle-aged adult exhibiting maladaptive coping skills,the nurse is trying to determine the cause of the patient's behavior.From a growth and development perspective,what should the nurse recall?