Which Nursing Intervention Should Be Prioritized When Caring for a Child

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention should be prioritized when caring for a child diagnosed with ID?

• A)Encourage the parents to always prioritize the needs of the child.
• B)Modify the child's environment to promote independence and encourage impulse control.
• C)Delay extensive diagnostic studies until the child is developmentally mature.
• D)Provide one-on-one tutorial education in a private setting to decrease overstimulation.

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Definitions:

Meditation

A group of techniques that involve focusing attention on an object, a word, one’s breathing, or one’s body movements in an effort to block out all distractions, to enhance well-being, and to achieve an altered state of consciousness.

Integrated Self

A psychological concept referring to an individual's achievement of a unified sense of self, where various aspects of the self are harmoniously combined.

Gestalt Therapy

This therapeutic approach stresses the importance of personal accountability, concentrating on the patient's current experiences, the dynamics between patient and therapist, the role of the individual's social and environmental settings, and the natural adjustments individuals enact in response to their life situations.

Emotional Burden

The weight of feelings one carries, often resulting from stress, trauma, or the challenges of daily life, affecting mental health.