The pediatric nurse caring for children with physical disabilities teaches the student nurse that coping mechanisms give rise to resiliency in children and their families. The nurse further notes that attributes of resilient children include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Dependence on family
B. Physical abilities
C. Problem-solving skills
D. Sense of purpose and future
E. Social competence
ANS: C, D, E
Four common attributes of resilient children are social competence, problem-solving skills, autonomy, and a sense of purpose and future. Dependency and degree of impairment are not related.
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