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The parents of a preschool-age child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ask what can be done to treat the disorder.
 
  When responding to the parents, which health care professionals should the nurse tell the parents will take part in their child's care?
  Select all that apply.
  A) Social services
  B) Laboratory
  C) Speech therapy
  D) Play therapy
  E) Public health agency

Question 2

After completing an assessment, the nurse is concerned that a pregnant client is at risk for having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which characteristics should the nurse recognize as increasing the risk for having a child with ASD?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Employed as a computer operator
  B) Smokes 1 ppd of cigarettes
  C) Drinks 2 glasses of wine on the weekends
  D) Age 40
  E) Rides a stationary bicycle four times a week for 30 minutes


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C, D

The goals of therapy are to facilitate communication, reduce rigidity, and treat maladaptive behaviors. To reach these goals, the child will be treated by a speech therapist, a play therapist, and social services. Laboratory technicians do not treat clients. A public health agency does not treat clients, although individuals who work there might.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, C, D

Determining risk for autism is difficult; however, some factors appear to be linked. A maternal age of 40 or older increases the risk that a child will be born with autism. Maternal smoking or the use of alcohol during pregnancy also increases rates of autism. Employment status and exercise level are not risk factors for the development of autism.



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