Practice Question
A nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a toddler following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this following?
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Correct Answer:
Negative behaviors characterized by the need for autonomy
Rationale:
🧸 Toddlers (1–3 years) are in Erikson’s stage of autonomy vs. shame/doubt.
🧸 After hospitalization or surgical procedures like tonsillectomy, toddlers may exhibit negative behavior (e.g., refusal, tantrums) as they reassert independence.
🧸 This behavior is developmentally appropriate and not necessarily regression.
🧸 Imaginary friends or sexual curiosity emerge in preschool years, and initiative vs. guilt is also a preschooler stage.
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This question is from RN ATI Paediatrics 2329G Exam Section 2 which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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