BN Ch. 12 Early and Middle Adulthood Flashcards
The tasks of _____ occur when middle adults decide to pass on learning and sharing skills with younger generations.
Generatively
According to Erikson and other theorists, developmental challenges depend on individual characteristics, support from society, and ______ influences.
Cultural
For biologic reasons, women in their 30s must make specific decisions related to _____.
Childbearing
Many adults consider a return to school during their _____years, enrolling in colleges and universities in their free time without work.
Retirement
What happens in this age range: 18-22?
Career Choice
What happens in this age range 22-28?
Getting into the adult world
What happens in this age range 28-33?
Change of career
What happens in this age range 33-39?
Settling Down
What happens in this age range 40-45?
Self-Identity
What happens in this age range 45-65?
Payoff Years
Write the correct sequence of stages in the boxes provided.
- Reappraising commitments
- Establishing adult relationships
- Starting a family
- Choosing a career
- Choosing a career
- Establishing adult relationships
- Starting a family
- Reappraising commitments
A 25-year-old client who has recently graduated wants to know what they should focus on at this point in their life. Which is the best choice for this client?
Selecting an occupation
A client in their 30s complains of regular headaches and tells the nurse that they are contemplating a divorce.
How should the nurse react?
Inform the client about the risk of financial instability after divorce
A middle-aged client is contemplating retirement. Which advice should the nurse give the client? Select all that apply.
A. Develop interests and hobbies.
B. Look for part-time work.
D. Enroll in university
25-year-old client is wondering why people choose to get married. What should the nurse’s responses include?
Select all that apply.
A. Marriage provides a sense of protection.
C. Marriage provides support during sad times.
D. Marriage allows a chance to share expenses.
The nurse is caring for a 53-year-old client who is worried that he will not achieve all his professional goals before he dies. Which consequences of an adult’s failure in resolving midlife crisis should the nurse consider? Select all that apply.
Brooding
Physical illness
Chemical Dependency
A 45-year-old client tells the nurse about struggling with several issues. The nurse knows that a client of this age is typically 8 dealing with which period transition?
Self-Identity
The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who is married and has two children in elementary school. Which concerns need to be addressed first at this time?
Financial ability to pay for costs of healthcare of children
Which is a common choice in life that occurs during middle adulthood?
Developing the intellectual self by continuing education
A young couple has sought out counseling on how to manage their young family to ensure a positive family structure. Which strategies are appropriate for the nurse to provide to this couple? Select all that apply.
Both parents participate in household responsibilities
Father is primarily responsible for household responsibilities
Both parents share childcare responsibilities
