The pediatric nurse caring for a 3-year-old child with cerebral palsy (CP) prepares a home care teaching plan for the caregivers on discharge. The nurse's teaching plan includes:
Select all answers that apply.
A) the child will have some degree of muscular dysfunction.
B) splints and braces may be necessary to facilitate muscle control.
C) clothing should contain some buttons to stimulate manual dexterity.
D) skeletal muscle relaxants will likely be used for short-term control.
A, B
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A) Religious activities may lose importance B) Religious activities may take a central position in her life C) Religious activities may blend with national identity D) Religious activities may become formalized
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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