A 9-year-old child has received a diagnosis of autistic disorder. A psychiatric nurse frequently visits the child and his family, which includes a second son who is 3 years old.
Which behavior should the nurse regard as age appropriate for the 3-year-old child and not indicative of autistic disorder?
A) Intense fascination with fans
B) Parallel play
C) Lack of eye contact
D) Does not smile
Question 2
During a community meeting, a client raises the concern that noise at the nurses' station keeps him awake at night.
A nurse, who is present in the meeting, encourages discussion of this problem among members of the community who then generate possible solutions. The nurse then assists the clients in facilitating implementation of the suggestion. Which leadership style is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Democratic
B) Autocratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Surrogate
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