The Nurse Caring for a Child Recently Diagnosed with Cerebral

question 41

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) is discussing the plan of care with the parents. Which should the nurse identify as a major goal of therapy for this child?

• A)Promoting optimal global development
• B)Increasing the child's IQ level
• C)Reversing the degenerative processes that have occurred
• D)Curing the underlying defect

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