The nurse has gathered data on four different children. Which child will most likely be further assessed and tested for autism?
A) A 16-month-old who spends 30 minutes moving empty plastic bottles in and out of a container
B) An 18-month-old who enjoys spinning until she falls, then announces, Me fall
C) A 14-month-old whose reaction to his caregiver leaving him is to calmly repeat the statement, Bye bye, Will. Bye bye, Will.
D) A 20-month-old who frequently walks on tiptoe and smiles at her caregiver when the caregiver looks at the child
Question 2
Contract agreements are often recommended for patients with eating disorders.
When forming a contract with a hospitalized adolescent diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, what should the nurse do?
A) Remind the adolescent about the consequences of misbehavior
B) Emphasize that the adolescent is in control of the outcome of care
C) Encourage the caregivers to take responsibility for the adolescent
D) Reward the patient after several days of successful behavior
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Interventions to promote safety for children
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Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child).