The Family of a Preschool-Age Client Diagnosed with an Intellectual

question 9

Multiple Choice

The family of a preschool-age client diagnosed with an intellectual disability is expressing difficulty with managing the care needs of the child. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this situation?

• A) Hopelessness Related to Terminal Condition of the Child
• B) Compromised Family Coping Related to the Child's Developmental Variations
• C) Family Processes Dysfunctional, Related to a Child with Intellectual Disability
• D) Impaired Parenting Related to Poor Parenting Skills

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory cells and transmit them towards the cell body.

Cell body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and organelles.

Axons

Long, thin fibers that are part of nerve cells (neurons), responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Myelin

A fatty substance that insulates the axon and allows it to send nerve impulses quickly.