According to Erickson’s developmental theory this patient is currently in integrity vs. despair. In this stage a favorable outcome is a sense of integrity and fulfillment; willingness to face death; while an unfavorable outcome is dissatisfaction with life; despair over prospect of death (R.H. Ettinger 2011). While on rounds with the physician and nurse, the patient stated she was at first reluctant to undergo the cardiac catheterization because she has lived her life, however the support and love from family helped to convince her to go ahead and get it done. With her displaying feelings such as fulfillment she seems acceptable with how her life has turned out and has successfully accepted the current stage she is in. regardless of the results
