The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old labor client who is ...

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The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old labor client who is autistic. This client will not talk with the nurse, she wants her mother right at her side, and she obviously does not understand what is happening.
 
  Which term best describes the disability of this client? 1. Developmental
  2. Learning
  3. Neurological
  4. Sensory

Question 2

Before a newborn and mother are discharged from the hospital, the nurse informs the parents about routine screening tests for newborns. What is a good reason for having the screening tests done?
 
  1. The tests prevent infants from developing phenylketonuria.
  2. The tests detect such disorders as hypertension and diabetes.
  3. The tests detect disorders that cause mental retardation, physical handicaps, or death if left undiscovered.
  4. The tests prevent sickle-cell anemia, galactosemia, and homocystinuria.

[skipfourms123]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Autism is classified as a developmental disability that manifests before 22 years of age and creates limitations in three or more areas.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: These tests do not prevent any disorders.
Rationale 2: These tests do not detect hypertension or diabetes.
Rationale 3: The normal screening tests for newborns detect disorders that cause mental retardation, physical handicaps, or death if left undiscovered.
Rationale 4: These tests do not prevent any disorders.

[FButt]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[fatboyy09]

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