Author Question: A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with autism is to improve relationships with other ... (Read 61 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with autism is to improve relationships with other children. Which treatment modality should the nurse suggest for the plan of care?

a. Reality therapy
b. Social skills group
c. Response prevention
d. Insight-oriented group therapy

Question 2

Characteristic behaviors a nurse would expect when working with a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder are

a. preoccupied with details; perfectionism.
b. socially isolated; odd, eccentric behavior.
c. dramatic expression; easily influenced by others.
d. grandiosity; sense of entitlement; lack of empathy.

Cheesycrackers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Social skills training teaches the child to recognize the impact of his or her behavior on others. It uses instruction, role-playing, and positive reinforcement to enhance social outcomes. The other therapies would have lesser to no impact on peer relationships.

Answer to Question 2

D
The individual with narcissistic personality disorder displays grandiosity about self-importance and achievements, does not empathize or understand the feelings of others, exhibits a sense of entitlement, and expects special treatment. The other options reflect characteristics of histrionic personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.