How Can Chronic Illness and Frequent Hospitalizations Affect the Psychosocial

question 14

Multiple Choice

How can chronic illness and frequent hospitalizations affect the psychosocial development of a toddler?

• A) They can create a distortion or differentiation of self from parent.
• B) They can interfere with the development of autonomy.
• C) They can interfere with the acquisition of language, fine motor, and self-care skills.
• D) They can create feelings of inadequacy.

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Definitions:

Nucleoplasm

Semifluid medium of the nucleus, containing chromatin.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles, enzymes, and the cytoskeleton, providing a site for most cellular processes.

Peptidoglycan Cell Wall

The peptidoglycan cell wall is a rigid and supportive layer found in the cell walls of most bacteria, providing structural strength and protecting against osmotic pressure.

Nuclear Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane which encloses the nucleus, separating its contents from the cytoplasm and regulating molecule passage.