1. A nurse assesses a school-age child who asks questions and can associate subjects with concepts. In which stage of development is this child?
1. A nurse assesses a school-age child who asks questions and can associate subjects with concepts. In which stage of development is this child?
Test-Taking Tip
Eliminate Answer 1 because it is the wrong theorist. Eliminate Answers 3 and 4 because these relate to preschool-age children.
Content Area: Mental Health, Child Health; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Health Promotion and Maintenance/Developmental Stages and Transitions
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Answer 1 is incorrect because this concept relates to Erikson's theory. Answer 2 is correct because the school-age child in the intuitive stage asks questions, uses symbols, and can associate subjects with concepts. Answer 3 is incorrect because this is the stage that Piaget relates to infants and toddlers. Answer 4 is incorrect because this is the stage Piaget relates to the older child who has more advanced cognitive processes.
