The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period known by which of the following names?
a. grieving c. yo-yo syndrome
b. chronic (cyclic) sorrow d. honeymoon phase
B
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A Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition do go through an adjustment period similar to the grief process. However, the adjustment process does not happen just once with a final resolution as suggested by the stage perspective as seen in the grieving process.
B Correct: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period known as chronic (cyclic) sorrow. The notion is that the adjustment process does not happen just once with a final resolution. Instead chronic sorrow reoccurs at often predictable times, and perhaps with increasing intensity during the child's life. Examples include then developmental milestones are unmet or delayed, such as walking, talking, etc.
C Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period. However, it is not known as a yo-yo syndrome.
D Incorrect: The caregivers of a child with a chronic condition are believed to go through an adjustment period. However, it is not known as the honeymoon phase.
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