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pepyto

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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?
 
  1. Hopelessness Related to Terminal Condition of the Child
  2. Compromised Family Coping Related to the Child's Developmental Variations
  3. Family Processes That are Dysfunctional Related to a Child with Intellectual Disability
  4. Impaired Parenting Related to Poor Parenting Skills

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for an adolescent client with a newly diagnosed intellectual disability following a traumatic brain injury. Which expected outcomes are appropriate for this client?
 
  1. The family understands the adolescent's diagnosis.
 
  2. The family understands the specific physical and developmental needs of the adolescent.
 
  3. The adolescent develops self-care skills appropriate to his or her developmental level.
 
  4. The adolescent's family is able to access the necessary community and educational resources.
  5. The family's ability to cope with changing needs of the adolescent.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The family is compromised but not dysfunctional. Hopelessness and impaired parenting are not appropriate in the given situation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale: All statements are appropriate outcomes for the adolescent and the family except the statement regarding the family's ability to cope with the changing needs of the adolescent. This is an evaluation statement.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Happy to help you


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