A Nurse Is Teaching the Parents of a Client Who

question 86

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching the parents of a client who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) about what to expect as their child's condition progresses. Which statement by the parents indicates the need for further instruction?

• A)"My child is at increased risk for seizures because of the MS diagnosis."
• B)"It's not unusual for kids with MS to have problems with their schoolwork."
• C)"MS usually progresses faster in children than in adults."
• D)"Making friends may be more difficult for our child because of the MS."

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A psychological mechanism or behavior aimed at steering clear from a specific stimulus or situation due to its perceived negative consequences.

Status Quo Bias

A cognitive bias that favors existing conditions or states of affairs, leading individuals to resist change.

Omission Bias

The tendency to judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).

Decision Avoidance

The phenomenon where an individual or group deliberately chooses not to make a decision, often to avoid responsibility or negative outcomes.