The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old boy. The parents are ...

[Lobcity]

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old boy. The parents are concerned that he is exhibiting signs of cognitive delays. Which of the following statements by the parents would indicate autism spectrum disorder rather than possible mental retardation?
 
  A) He is not speaking in complete sentences.
  B) We can understand a lot of what he says, but no one else can.
  C) He seems to be speaking less and less.
  D) He is unable to sit still for a short story.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a nursing diagnosis of disturbed thought processes related to anxiety. What is the priority nursing intervention to help improve thought processes?
 
  A) Adjust communication style based on child's cues.
  B) Provide validation of the child's thoughts and feelings.
  C) Perform an age-appropriate mental status examination.
  D) Establish a daily routine.

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C

[Lobcity]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

Gracias!