Which of the following areas should the nurse caring for a child with Down syndrome focus on?
a. increasing socialization of the family and the child
b. building self-esteem and hygiene skills in the child
c. screening for anomalies, teaching of parents, and prevention of respiratory infection and accidents
d. training the child in areas such as speech, walking, toilet training, hygiene, and socialization
C
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A Incorrect. The nurse caring for a child with DS should not focus on increasing socialization of the family and the child.
B Incorrect. The nurse caring for a child with DS should focus on building self-esteem and hygiene skills in the child.
C Correct. The nurse caring for a child with DS should not focus on screening for anomalies, teaching of parents, and prevention of respiratory infection and accidents.
D Incorrect. The nurse caring for a child with DS should not focus on training the child in areas such as speech, walking, toilet training, hygiene, and socialization.
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