When Dealing with Parents Who Have Some Form of Sensory

question 21

Multiple Choice

When dealing with parents who have some form of sensory impairment,nurses should realize that which of the following statements is not true?

• A) One of the major difficulties that visually impaired parents experience is the skepticism of health care providers.
• B) Visually impaired mothers cannot overcome the infant's need for eye-to-eye contact.
• C) The best approach for the nurse is to assess the parents' capabilities rather than focusing on their disabilities.
• D) Technological advances,including the Internet,can provide deaf parents with a full range of parenting activities and information.

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Definitions:

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