A client who has a terminal diagnosis has been using her time to help family members deal with her impending death.Among her activities,she collected pictures for a scrapbook and wrote a journal of favorite memories for family members to read after the client dies.According to Peck,the nurse realizes that this client is working through which developmental task?
A)Body transcendence versus body preoccupation
B)Ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation
C)Ego differentiation versus work-role preoccupation
D)Integrity versus despair

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According to Peck's theory of psychosocial development, the developmental task for individuals in late adulthood is ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation. This involves accepting the limitations of aging and mortality, and finding meaning in life beyond one's own ego. The client in the scenario is working on this task by focusing on helping her family members and leaving them with positive memories and a sense of closure after her death.

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