The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a child who has dyspraxia. This child will experience difficulty with:
A) reading and writing.
B) mathematics and computation.
C) manual dexterity and coordination.
D) composition and spelling.
Ans: C
Dyspraxia refers to problems with manual dexterity and coordination. Dyslexia involves difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling. Dyscalculia involves problems with mathematics and computation. Dysgraphia involves difficulty producing the written word in composition, spelling, and writing.
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