Practice Question
A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother regarding the psychosocial development of the newborn infant, Using Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the nurse would instruct the mother to:
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Correct Answer:
Allow the newborn infant to signal a need.
Rationale:
♦ According to Erikson’s stage of trust vs. mistrust (birth–1 year), infants develop trust when caregivers respond to their signals.
♦ Allowing the newborn to express needs and promptly responding builds confidence in the caregiver’s reliability.
♦ This approach fosters emotional security and attachment, crucial for healthy psychosocial development.
♦ Anticipating every need prevents the infant from learning self-expression and communication cues.
♦ Trust is established when the caregiver’s responses are consistent, nurturing, and timely.
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This question is from ADRN210 - Adult & Family Nursing II Pediatric Theory Exam - Section 3 (C) - Fall 2025 which contains 73 questions.
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ADRN210 - Adult & Family Nursing II Pediatric Theory Exam - Section 3 (C) - Fall 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 👶🏼Pediatrics
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