Author Question: A structural, functional, or body chemistry abnormality that exists at birth that causes physical or ... (Read 34 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A structural, functional, or body chemistry abnormality that exists at birth that causes physical or mental disability or death is called a:

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A mother is comparing her child with the neighbor's child who is the same age. The mother is concerned that her child does not have as advanced language skills as the neighbor child.

The nurse assesses the child and determines the language skills are within the range of normal. This nurse would advise the mother that: a. speech develops more rapidly in children with siblings
b. the development of language skills varies greatly in children
c. some children's talents lie in areas other than language skills
d. the child needs to have a battery of psychological tests

brbarasa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Birth defect

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. All development is unique for each child, including language skills.
B Correct. This nurse would best advise the mother that the development of language skills varies greatly in children. Every child has a unique timetable for development.
C Incorrect. This nurse would not best advise the mother that some children's talents lie in areas other than language skills.
D Incorrect. This nurse would not best advise the mother that the child needs to have a battery of psychological tests.