An Older Retired Executive Reports, "I Am Unable to Say

Multiple Choice

An older retired executive reports, "I am unable to say 'no' when asked to help with community causes.These projects overtax my strength, but if I don't do them, who will?" The nurse can assess that this person is having difficulty with critical tasks related to which developmental stage?

A) Trust versus mistrust
B) Integrity versus despair
C) Identity versus role diffusion
D) Autonomy versus shame and doubt