The nurse is performing a health history on a 6-year-old boy who is having trouble adjusting to school. Which question would be most likely to elicit valuable information?

A. The child performs his bedtime preparations autonomously: While autonomy is a key aspect of development, it doesn't directly align with Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority, which focuses more on the child's sense of competence and mastery of tasks.

B. The child is developing a consciencE. Conscience development is more closely associated with Erikson's previous stage of initiative versus guilt, where children begin to internalize societal standards and expectations.

C. The child signs up for after-school activities: Engaging in after-school activities involves

actively seeking out opportunities for skill development and social interaction, demonstrating the child's initiative and industry.

D. The child becomes aware of the opposite sex: Awareness of gender differences typically

emerges during middle childhood but is not directly related to Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority, which emphasizes the development of a sense of competence and productivity in

mastering tasks.

A. Maximizing learning potential: While education is important during adolescence, the priority focus of guidance regarding healthy lifestyles typically centers around behaviors that directly

impact physical and emotional well-being.

B. Reducing risk-taking behavior: Adolescents are prone to engaging in risky behaviors such as substance use, unsafe sexual practices, and reckless driving. Guidance should emphasize

strategies to reduce these behaviors and promote safer choices.

C. Promoting adequate physical growth: Physical growth is largely determined by genetics and occurs earlier in life. While maintaining overall health, including physical activity and nutrition, is important during adolescence, it is not typically the primary focus of guidance regarding

healthy lifestyles at this stage.

D. Teaching personal hygiene routines: Personal hygiene is important for overall health, but it is just one aspect of a healthy lifestyle. While adolescents should be encouraged to practice good hygiene habits, guidance should encompass a broader range of behaviors that contribute to overall well-being, including mental health and risk reduction.