According to Knafl and Colleagues' Theory of Normalization, Families Including

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to Knafl and colleagues' theory of normalization, families including a child with a chronic illness must perform which action to adopt a "normalcy lens"?

• A) Actively deny aspects of the illness that are unpleasant or burdensome
• B) Focus attention equally on "normal" siblings and the child with the chronic illness
• C) Recognize the ongoing processes of actively adapting to the child's evolving physical, emotional, and social needs and establishing new family routines
• D) Advocate for the child to ensure that he or she is mainstreamed because it provides the best hope for the child's development

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