A client says, I never know the answers or My opinion doesn't count for much.. The nurse can ...

ANS: C
These statements show severe self-doubt, indicating that the crisis of gaining control over the
environment was not successfully met. Option A: Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of initiative
versus guilt would result in feelings of guilt. Option B: Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of trust
versus mistrust results in poor interpersonal relationships and suspicion of others. Option D:
Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of generativity versus self-absorption results in self-absorption
that limits the ability to grow as a person.