A Parent of a Child with Asthma Asks If His

question 11

Multiple Choice

A parent of a child with asthma asks if his child can still participate in sports.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Children with asthma are usually restricted from physical activities."
• B) "Children can usually play any type of sport if their asthma is well controlled."
• C) "Avoid swimming because exhaling underwater is dangerous for people with asthma."
• D) "Even with good asthma control, I would advise limiting the child to one athletic activity per school year."

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Definitions:

Accepting Information

Accepting Information is a communication skill where the recipient receives data or facts from another source without negative judgment, showing an openness and willingness to understand the content.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic technique aimed at identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to replace them with more positive and adaptive thoughts.

Dysfunctional Cognitions

Distorted, irrational thoughts that contribute to and maintain psychological disorders.

Coping Efforts

The conscious strategies or actions taken by individuals to deal with stress, adversity, or emotional distress.