Approach Behaviours Are Coping Mechanisms That Result in a Family's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Approach behaviours are coping mechanisms that result in a family's movement toward adjustment and resolution of the crisis of having a child with a chronic illness or disability.Which of the following is considered an approach behaviour?

• A) The parent is unable to adjust to the progression of the disease or condition.
• B) The parent anticipates future problems and seeks guidance and answers.
• C) The parent looks for new cures without thinking of the possible benefit.
• D) The parent fails to recognize the seriousness of child's condition despite physical evidence.

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A condition involving the progressive loss of bone tissue.

Breast-Feed

The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, providing ideal nutrition and fostering bonding between mother and child.

Solid Foods

Foods that are not liquid or semi-liquid, introduced to an infant's diet typically around 6 months of age as they transition from a milk-only diet.

Allergies

Immunological responses to substances (allergens) that are typically harmless to most people, resulting in symptoms like sneezing, itching, and swelling.