A nurse is caring for a child who has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The major goals of therapy for this child will include
1. reversal of degenerative processesthat have occurred.
2. curing the underlying defect causingthe disorder.
3. preventing the spread to individualsin close contact with the child.
4. promoting optimum development.
Answer:4
Rationale:Recognition of the disorder is important so that optimal development can be maintained.Cerebral palsy cannot be reversed or cured.It is not caused by a contagious process,so there is no risk of spread.
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