You are treating a 15-year-old with an autism spectrum disorder. While you try to complete your assessment he repeatedly stands up and walks over to a desk where several pens are neatly organized. How might you gain his cooperation while taking vital signs?
◦ "If you stand up again I'm going to take one of your pens."
◦ "Please sit still."
◦ "Now I need you to stop moving for 15 seconds, 3-2-1-GO!"
◦ "Help me put the blood pressure cuff on your arm."