When Dealing with Parents Who Have Some Form of Sensory

question 14

Multiple Choice

When dealing with parents who have some form of sensory impairment, nurses should realize that all of these statements are true except:

• A) One of the major difficulties visually impaired parents experience is the skepticism of health care professionals.
• 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) Technologic advances, including the Internet, can provide deaf parents with a full range of parenting activities and information.

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