Question

which consequence does the nurse anticipate when a school - age child has a long - term illness? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. anxiety related to illness social isolation from peers decrease in cognitive learning inability to understand cause of illness alteration in growth and development

Explanation:

School - age children with long - term illness often experience anxiety due to the illness itself. They may be socially isolated as they are unable to participate in regular peer activities. Their cognitive learning can be affected as they may miss school. Growth and development can also be altered due to the physical and emotional stress of the long - term illness. While some school - age children may have difficulty understanding the cause of illness, it is not a universal consequence directly related to the long - term nature of the illness as much as the other factors.

Answer:

A. Anxiety related to illness
B. Social isolation from peers
C. Decrease in cognitive learning
E. Alteration in growth and development