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TVarnum · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A friend says to a nurse, I am not going to get vaccines for my baby. I hear that vaccines cause autism. The nurse's best reply is:

1. You're right. Vaccines do cause autism.
2. Excessive sugar causes autism.
3. Autism is caused by an abnormality in the brain.
4. Autism is caused by food allergies or pet allergies.

Question 2

A 5-year-old girl on a behavior modification program is admitted to the unit. The nurse would expect to participate in which activity based on this approach?

1. Challenging irrational thoughts
2. Rewarding the accomplishment of each goal
3. Family therapy with every member present for each session
4. Play therapy with dolls representing every member of the family

Jsherida · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The most accepted theory is that an abnormality in the functioning and structure of the brain causes autism; therefore option 3 is correct. The research is not conclusive to support the causes stated in options 1, 2 or 4.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Option 1 is a strategy within cognitive therapy. Family therapy and play therapy are not neces-sarily used with a behavior modification program. Behavior modification includes systematically listing goals, often in a chart, and rewarding the child for accomplishing each goal.