The Mother of a Young Child with Cognitive Impairment Asks

question 40

Multiple Choice

The mother of a young child with cognitive impairment asks for suggestions about how to teach her child to use a spoon for eating.The nurse should make which recommendation?

• A) Do a task analysis first.
• B) Do not expect this task to be learned.
• C) Continue to spoon feed the child until the child tries to do it alone.
• D) Offer only finger foods so spoon feeding is unnecessary.

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Definitions:

Seclusion

The act of isolating oneself or being isolated from others, sometimes used in psychiatric settings to prevent harm.

Harmful Items

Objects or substances that can cause injury or damage to individuals if used inappropriately or without care.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Amygdala

A key structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.