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A 4-year-old cries for 5 minutes when the parents leave the child at preschool. The parents ask the nurse, What should we do? Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. Ask the teacher to let the child call you at play time.
  b. Withdraw the child from preschool until maturity increases.
  c. Remain with your child for the first hour of preschool time.
  d. Give your child a kiss before you leave the preschool program.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most associated with the child's disorder? The child:
 
  a. has occasional toileting accidents.
  b. is unable to read children's books.
  c. cries when separated from a parent.
  d. continuously rocks in place for 30 minutes.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The child demonstrates age-appropriate behavior for a 4-year-old. The nurse should reassure the parents. The distracters are over-reactions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Autism spectrum disorder involves distortions in development of social skills and language that include perception, motor movement, attention, and reality testing. Body rocking for extended periods suggests autism spectrum disorder. The distracters are expected findings for a 3-year-old.





 

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