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Haya94 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A parent whose child has been diagnosed with a cognitive deficit should be counseled that intellectual impairment:

a. is usually due to a genetic defect.
b. may be caused by a variety of factors.
c. is rarely due to first-trimester events.
d. is usually caused by parental intellectual impairment.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that suicide risk increases if the child displays which characteristics? Select all that apply.

a. Previous suicide attempt
b. No previous exposure to violence in the home
c. Recent loss
d. Effective social network
e. History of physical abuse

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
There is a multitude of causes for intellectual impairment. In nearly half of the cases, a specific cause has not been identified. Only 5 of children with intellectual impairment are affected by a genetic defect. One-third of children with intellectual impairment are affected by first-trimester events. Intellectual impairment can be transmitted to a child only if the parent has a genetic disorder.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
The risk of suicide increases if the child has had a previous suicide attempt, a recent loss, or a history of physical abuse. No previous violence in the home or having an effective social network decreases the risk of suicide.