When a Parent Asks the Nurse to Describe What Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

When a parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability," the nurse's most helpful response would be:

• A) "A child may have difficulty with perception, language, comprehension, or memory. "
• B) "It is characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. "
• C) "The child's intellectual ability limits his learning. "
• D) "The child has difficulty learning because of brain damage. "

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Definitions:

Bingeing And Purging

Engaging in episodes of excessive eating followed by attempts to avoid weight gain using methods such as self-induced vomiting, known as bulimia nervosa.

Bulimic Women

Female individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Socioeconomic Conditions

The social and economic factors that influence an individual's or community's well-being and opportunities, including income, education, and employment.

Negative Affective States

Emotional states or mood that are characterized by negative feelings and emotions such as sadness, anxiety, or anger.