Ericksons Stages of Human Development by Kim Johnson

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:39:01 UTC

Scenario:
A 6-month-old baby is admitted to the pediatric unit for a respiratory infection. The baby is crying and unsettled, and their mother is having difficulty comforting them. The mother seems anxious and unsure about what to do to soothe her baby. The nurse is responsible for supporting both the baby and the mother This baby is in the trust vs. mistrust stage. A psychosocial challenge that the baby may be facing is a sense of security knowing that their caregivers will meet their needs. A nursing intervention that can be put in place is scheduled feeding times, avoid separation for parents, being in a calm envirnoment and check on them when they are crying(diaper change/feedings)

Scenario:

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:39:18 UTC

A 2-year-old child is hospitalized for a minor surgical procedure. The child resists the nurse’s attempts to assist with dressing and insists on doing things independently, such as trying to walk without help. The child becomes frustrated when unable to complete tasks alone.

Stage 3: Initiative Vs. Guilt

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:39:34 UTC

Scenario:
A 4-year-old child is admitted for an appendectomy. The child is excited to “play doctor” and starts asking questions about the surgical procedure. They also begin to try to help with basic tasks like arranging the bed linens. The child asks to "help" with their IV or bandages but is told not to touch anything.

Preschool Stage (Stage 3): Initiative vs Guilt

Patient would be dealing with self-blame for being unwell and have difficulty with coping well with rejection or perceived failure as their sense of self develops.

Nursing Intervention:

Securing an IV sleeve over the IV site to prevent the child from pulling out the IV.

Educate the child on how important it is to keep the IV site clean and make them feel part of the nursing team by doing their part to keep the site secure.

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:39:50 UTC

Scenario:
A 9-year-old child with a chronic illness is admitted for a routine check-up. The child is feeling discouraged as their illness has caused them to fall behind in school. They feel like they are not as capable as their classmates. The child is also hesitant to interact with other kids in the hospital playroom.

Scenario:

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:41:20 UTC

A 16-year-old adolescent is admitted for an eating disorder. They express confusion about who they are and what they want in life. They also seem to struggle with their self-image, especially in relation to their peers. The patient often isolates themselves from others and seems uncertain about their place in the world.

Scenario:

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:41:44 UTC

A 28-year-old woman comes to the clinic for a routine physical exam. She mentions feeling lonely and disconnected from others, particularly because she has recently gone through a breakup and is having trouble maintaining relationships. She is unsure of how to form meaningful connections with others.

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:41:59 UTC

Scenario:
A 50-year-old man comes in for a routine check-up and expresses concern about his sense of purpose. He feels he is stuck in his job and has not achieved his career goals. He mentions that he no longer feels motivated to volunteer or engage in family activities, contributing to his feelings of stagnation.

jk12609 — 2025-02-04 19:42:12 UTC

Scenario:
A 75-year-old woman is admitted for a hip replacement. She expresses regret about not having accomplished more in her life, especially regarding her career and relationships. She feels that her best years are behind her and often talks about how life has passed her by.