Which symptom in an infant may be most indicative of ASD? - answer Lack of eye
contact
Which statement regarding ASD etiology and epidemiology is true? - answer Autism is
more prevalent in boys than girls.
Which communication problems are common in patients with ASD? - answer Speaking
in a monotone voice
Using a sing-song pitch and rhythm
Repeating song lyrics out of context during a conversation
A patient with ASD is demonstrating tantrums, self-injurious behavior, and aggression.
Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering? - answer Risperidone
The nurse informs an adolescent autistic patient that the use of cell phones is not
permitted during the nursing assessment. Which social development skill is the nurse
exhibiting? - answer Limit setting
The nurse teaches the parents of an autistic child how to implement structure in the
home. Which is an example of structure by the parents? - answer Administering the
child's medication every day after breakfast.
Which nursing diagnosis for the patient with ASD holds the highest priority for the
nurse? - answerRisk for self-mutilation
The nurse is providing care for a child with ASD. The nurse rewards the child for
following directions with stickers of the child's favorite cartoon character. Which goal of
the treatment plan does this action best support? - answerEncourage concepts of
identity, body image, and self-esteem
Which nursing action is most effective in improving the autistic patient's social skills? -
answerTeaching the patient the appropriate time to feel shame versus joy
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