The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who is newly diagnosed with a chronic condition. The parents ask, "When will our child be able to assume more responsibility for managing the disease?" Which age group will the nurse include in the response to the parents?
1. Preschooler
2. School-age
3. Adolescent
4. Toddler
2
Explanation:
1. Preschoolers do not have the cognitive and psychomotor skills for these tasks.
2. School-age children are developing a sense of industry and can begin assuming responsibility for self-care.
3. Adolescents should already be well accomplished at self-care.
4. Toddlers do not have the cognitive and psychomotor skills for these tasks.
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