For children with chronic illnesses, the illness parameters that play the most significant role in adjustment include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) severity of the illness
B) their verbal and nonverbal abilities
C) their prognosis
D) their functional status

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While verbal and nonverbal abilities may play a role in communication and coping strategies, they are not among the illness parameters that play the most significant role in adjustment for children with chronic illnesses. The severity of the illness, prognosis, and functional status are typically the most important factors.

For Children with Chronic Illnesses, the Illness Parameters That Play