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Kthamas · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When the nurse communicates with a preschool child, he or she should communicate with:

a. fantasy and abstract language c. honesty and concrete language
b. magical language d. stories about a hypothetical child

Question 2

Which of the following classifications applies to the majority of children with mental retardation?

a. mild c. severe
b. moderate d. profound

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. The use of fantasy and abstract language is the exact opposite of what is best.
B Incorrect. Magical language is the exact opposite of what is best.
C Correct. When preschoolers lack information or do not understand something, they fill in the gaps with their imagination. Since an avid imagination can be far worse than reality, it is better to communicate with honesty, in simple sentences using concrete language.
D Incorrect. Telling stories about a hypothetical child is the exact opposite of what is best.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. Mild MR is the most common type. Infants with mild MR are often not noticed as mentally retarded by observers. However, during infancy and early childhood, the caregiver may note delays in achieving developmental milestones.
B Incorrect. Moderate MR does not apply to the majority of children with MR.
C Incorrect. Severe MR does not apply to the majority of children with MR
D Incorrect. Profound MR does not apply to the majority of children with MR