A Parent of a Child with a Chronic Illness Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A parent of a child with a chronic illness is complaining about "all these care planning meetings." What response by the home health care nurse is best?

• A) "Our plan will change with your child's growth and development."
• B) "We have legal regulations and company policies to follow."
• C) "Do you want to change the frequency of our meetings?"
• D) "If you don't want to come to the meetings you don't have to."

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Definitions:

Compulsive Behavior

Behavior patterns that are repeated to reduce anxiety or distress but are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists

Experts in a psychological field that melds cognitive and behavioral approaches to understand and treat psychological disorders.

Compulsions

Actions or thoughts that a person compulsively repeats due to obsessions or strict guidelines.

Obsessions

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are intrusive and cause significant anxiety or distress.