The father of a child recently diagnosed with developmental delay is very rude and hostile toward the nurses. This father was cooperative during the child's evaluation a month ago
What is the best explanation for this change in parental behavior? a. The father is exhibiting symptoms of a psychiatric illness.
b. The father may be abusing the child.
c. The father is resentful of the time he is missing from work for this appointment.
d. The father is experiencing a symptom of grief.
D
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A One cannot determine that a parent is exhibiting symptoms of a psychiatric
illness on the basis of a single situation.
B The scenario does not give any information to suggest child abuse.
C Although the father may have difficulty balancing his work schedule with
medical appointments for his child, a more likely explanation for his behavior
change is that he is grieving the loss of a normal child.
D After a child is diagnosed with a developmental delay, families typically
experience a cycle of grieving that is repeated when developmental milestones
are not met.
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