Author Question: The uncertainty in illness theory suggests that when a diagnosis is finally identified, parents ... (Read 34 times)

washai · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The uncertainty in illness theory suggests that when a diagnosis is finally identified, parents often:
a. React with relief that the long period of uncertainty is over
b. React with anger and hostility toward the individual assigning the diagnostic label to the child
c. Demonstrate a pattern of chronic sorrow
d. Develop post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 2

A parent who spends much time and energy in choosing cute and fashionable clothing for her child, while rejecting splints, braces, or other medical devices recommended for the child is likely to be trying to:
a. Assert his or her authority as the most important person on the child's health care team
b. Expressing a concern for the high cost of medical devices
c. Minimizing the stigma of having a child with a visible disability
d. Drawing attention to the child to gain sympathy