NCLEX-PN Practice Q 63

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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy. Which nursing intervention will help ready the child for rehabilitative services?

  

     A. Providing suckers and pinwheels to help strengthen tongue movement

     B. Patching one of the eyes to strengthen the muscles

     C. Encouraging play with a video game to improve muscle coordination

     D. Providing musical tapes to provide auditory training

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Providing suckers and pinwheels to help strengthen tongue movement

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Option A: The nurse can help ready the child with cerebral palsy for speech therapy by providing activities that help the child develop tongue control.

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Options B and D: Most children with cerebral palsy have visual and auditory difficulties that require glasses or hearing devices rather than rehabilitative training.

Option C: is incorrect because video games are not appropriate for the age or developmental level of the child with cerebral palsy.

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