An adolescent has an autism spectrum disorder. Which ...

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An adolescent has an autism spectrum disorder. Which psychoeducational group topic would best meet the patient's needs?
 
  a. Signs of relapse
  b. Interpersonal skills
  c. Anger management
  d. Medication management

Question 2

A patient takes donepezil (Aricept) for AD
 
  Vital signs for this patient are: temperature 98.2F; blood pressure 135/82 mm Hg; pulse 54 beats/min; respirations 18 breaths/min. Which variance should the nurse consider most likely attributable to donepezil therapy?
  a. Temperature
  b. Blood pressure
  c. Pulse rate
  d. Respiratory rate

[Joy Chen]

Answer to Question 1

B
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders almost universally have impaired relationships and need help learning effective social skills to support relationships. Anger and medication management might or might not be needs of such individuals. Deficits are constant, so relapse is not an issue.

Answer to Question 2

C
Donepezil selectively inhibits ACh; however, some peripheral effects, including bradycardia, are sometimes seen. The other parameters are within normal limits.