This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The family of a child with mental retardation is expressing difficulty with managing the care needs ... (Read 25 times)

fnuegbu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jun 27, 2018
The family of a child with mental retardation is expressing difficulty with managing the care needs of the child. The nursing diagnosis appropriate for this situation is
 
  1. Hopelessness related to terminalcondition of the child.
  2. Compromised Family Coping relatedto the child's developmental variations.
  3. Family Processes That Are
  Dysfunctional related to a child with mental retardation
  4. Impaired Parenting related to poorparenting skills

Question 2

A child with profound mental retardation has been admitted to the hospital for an appendectomy. The nurse recognizes that the IQ of this child is
 
  1. between 50 and 70.
  2. below 20.
  3. between 35 and 50.
  4. between 20 and 35.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

babybsemail

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

Answer:2
Rationale:Profoundretardation is described as an intelligence quotient (IQ) below 20.Mildmental retardation is described as an IQ between 50 and 70; moderateretardation is an IQ between 35 and 50;and severeretardation is an IQ between 20 and 35.


fnuegbu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


babybsemail

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

The Cordulegastridae are a family of Odonata (dragonflies) from the suborder Anisoptera. They are co The Cordulegastridae are a family of Odonata (dragonflies) from the suborder Anisoptera. They are co
Gomphidae is an Odonata family that contains about 90 genera and 900 species. They are commonly refe Gomphidae is an Odonata family that contains about 90 genera and 900 species. They are commonly refe
teach their children to care for the earth in hopes of passing on a better world to future generatio teach their children to care for the earth in hopes of passing on a better world to future generatio
Nursing care principles for care Nursing care principles for care
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels
Video: Cerebral Cortex Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library