A Parent Comments That Her Infant Has Had Several Ear

question 27

Multiple Choice

A parent comments that her infant has had several ear infections in the past few months.Why are infants more susceptible to otitis media?

• A) Infants are in a supine or prone position most of the time.
• B) Sucking on a nipple creates middle ear pressure.
• C) They have increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections.
• D) The eustachian tube is short, straight, and wide.

Understand the dynamics of decision-making in groups.

Realize the significance of attending skills such as warmth, empathy, and genuineness in group work.

Understand and describe the five broad frameworks for understanding group dynamics.

Identify and explain the four phases of group development and the expected outcomes in each phase.

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