Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2091 of 2368
A 10-year-old who did not make the school team feels inadequate compared with classmates. Which nursing suggestion fits this developmental stage?
- Guide the child toward activities that build on their strengths
- Encourage the child to try out for the same team repeatedly
- Suggest the child compare progress with classmates
- Advise the parents to avoid all competitive activities
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Correct answer: Guide the child toward activities that build on their strengths
In the industry versus inferiority stage, guiding children toward their natural strengths builds a sense of competence.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026