Why would parents resist having their chronically ill child cared for in their home? (Select all that apply.)
a. All the necessary high-technology equipment limits living space.
b. Career demands and household functioning leave little time for child care.
c. Finding supportive funding can involve incredible time and effort.
d. Home care results in less time for bonding between child and parents.
e. Normal growth and development of the child may be delayed.
f. Other children in the family may resent being caregivers and receiving less parental attention.
ANS: A, B, C, F
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