A parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability." Which is the nurse's most helpful response?
a. "A child may have difficulty with perception, language, comprehension, or memory."
b. "It is characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity."
c. "The child's intellectual ability limits his learning."
d. "The child has difficulty learning because of brain damage."
ANS: A
Learning disability is an educational term. Children with learning disabilities may have average to above-average intelligence, but they may experience difficulties in perception, language, comprehension, and conceptualization.
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