Nursing Interventions to Help the Siblings of a Child with Special

question 20

Multiple Choice

Nursing interventions to help the siblings of a child with special needs cope include

• A) Explaining to the siblings that embarrassment is unhealthy
• B) Encouraging the parents not to expect siblings to help them care for the child with special needs
• C) Providing information to the siblings about the child's condition only as they request it
• D) Suggesting to the parents ways of showing gratitude to the siblings who help care for the child with special needs

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to efficiently supply oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily without breaking; the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.

Skill-related Fitness

Components of fitness that enhance one’s ability to perform athletic or sports skills, including agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions over a period without becoming exhausted.