chapter 32

Question 1

chronic illness may effect

Answer 1

May affect a child’s physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development

Question 2

Diseases that Cause Chronic Illness in Children

Answer 2

Congenital heart disease
Cystic fibrosis
Juvenile arthritis
Asthma 
Hemophilia
Muscular dystrophy
Leukemia and other malignancies
Spina bifida
Immunodeficiency syndromes

Question 3

first reaction

Answer 3

Shock, disbelief, and denial

Question 4

inital responce

Answer 4

Mourning for the “perfect” child they “lost,” combined with guilt, blame, rationalization
May “go shopping” for a better diagnosis or prognosis
Gradually adjust to diagnosis

Question 5

over protection

Answer 5

Try to protect child at all costs
Fail to use discipline
Prevent child from being frustrated

Question 6

rejection

Answer 6

Distance themselves emotionally from the child

Question 7

denial

Answer 7

Behave as though condition does not exist

Question 8

Gradual acceptance

Answer 8

Take common-sense approach to child’s condition
Help child set realistic goals for self-care and independence
Encourage child to achieve social and physical skills within his or her capability