Chapter 23 Reflection
Reflection Questions
1. What challenges may arise in accurately diagnosing intellectual disabilities, and how can a nurse contribute to overcoming these challenges?
2. What information might you need to determine if a child has a child-onset fluency disorder?
3. Discuss the potential impact of tic disorders and Tourette syndrome on a child’s psychosocial development. How can nursing interventions contribute to mitigating these impacts and fostering resilience in the child?
4. As a nurse working in a pediatric office, what information would you initially need from the parent who is worried about their child’s behavior?