The parents of an infant with cerebral palsy (CP) ask the nurse if their child will have cognitive impairment. The nurse's response should be based on which knowledge?
a. Affected children have some degree of cognitive impairment.
b. Around 20% of affected children have normal intelligence.
c. About 45% of affected children have normal intelligence.
d. Cognitive impairment is expected if motor and sensory deficits are severe.
ANS: C
Children with CP have a wide range of intelligence, and 40% to 50% are within normal limits. A large percentage of children with CP do not have mental impairment. Many individuals who have severely limiting physical impairment have the least amount of intellectual compromise.
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