Children and Young People's Nursing

at a Glance

Alan Glasper, Jim Richardson, Jane Coad

Multiple Choice: Living with chronic illness

Question 1. Which of the following is not characteristic of chronic childhood illnesses?

(a) They can be cured by appropriate medical treatment
(b) They can arise at birth and last a lifetime
(c) They vary widely in terms of their impact on the development of the child
(d) Depending on the nature of the condition they can have far-reaching effects on the developing child, young person and family
(e) They are likely to mean that well-coordinated continuing supportive care is required
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