The school nurse is counseling children with specific learning disabilities. Which of the following is a nursing consideration when caring for these children?
A) Set higher goals than they are considered to achieve.
B) Create a stimulating environment for the child.
C) Use positive reinforcement and patience when teaching the child.
D) Do not adjust healthcare teaching for the child.
C
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If the child with an SLD has a problem listening and understanding, the nurse should use positive reinforcement and significant amounts of patience. When caring for a child with an SLD, the nurse should learn about the specific disability and set achievable goals. The nurse should also create a soothing, nonstimulating environment to aid the child to meet expectations. The nurse needs to adjust healthcare teaching for the child.
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