Families progress through various stages of reactions when a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability.After the shock phase,a period of adjustment usually follows that is characterized by which of the following?

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For most families,the adjustment phase is accompanied by several responses that are considered normal.A large portion of this phase is grief,guilt,and anger.The initial diagnosis of a chronic illness or disability is often met with intense emotion and characterized by shock and denial.Social reintegration and acceptance of the child's limitations is the culmination of the adjustment process.

Families Progress Through Various Stages of Reactions When a Child