An infant is diagnosed as having cerebral palsy. When planning care, which of the following would you stress to his parents?
A) Their son probably will benefit from early schooling to increase his ability for self-care.
B) Administering an antiacetylcholinerg ic drug to decrease muscle spasms is crucial.
C) His mother should be tested during future pregnancies to predict similar involvement.
D) Their son's disease will cause progressive brain cell degeneration as he grows older.
Question 2
Which of the following statements concerning family systems theory is not accurate?
1. A family system is part of a larger suprasystem.
2. A family as a whole is equal to the sum of the individual members.
3. A change in one family member affects all family members.
4. The family is able to create a balance between change and stability.
