A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Has Recently

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Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a child who has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.What are the major goals of therapy for this child?

• A)Reversal of degenerative processes that have occurred
• B)Curing the underlying defect causing the disorder
• C)Preventing the spread to individuals in close contact with the child
• D)Promoting optimum development

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Definitions:

Peer Evaluations

The process of assessing the work, behavior, or performance of colleagues or equals within the same group or organization, often for developmental purposes.

Rejected

A sociometric category that includes those children who receive many negative nominations and few positive nominations from their peers. Rejected children are typically disliked (low social preference) but have generally high visibility (high social impact).

Sex Segregation

The physical, legal, and cultural separation of people according to their biological sex, often resulting in unequal opportunities or resources.

Sex Differences

The biological and physiological variations that distinguish males from females, including chromosomes, hormone levels, and reproductive/sexual anatomy.