Author Question: What intervention should be included in the nursing care of a child with autism spectrum disorder ... (Read 115 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What intervention should be included in the nursing care of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

a. Assign multiple staff to care for the child.
b. Communicate with the child at his or her developmental level.
c. Provide a wide variety of foods for the child to try.
d. Place the child in a semiprivate room with a roommate of a similar age.

Question 2

A 5-year-old child has bilateral eye patches in place after surgery yesterday morning. Today he can be out of bed. What nursing intervention is most important at this time?

a. Speak to him when entering the room.
b. Allow him to assist in feeding himself.
c. Orient him to his immediate surroundings.
d. Reassure him and allow his parents to stay with him.

quynhmickitran · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Children with ASD require individualized care. The nurse needs to communicate with the child at the child's developmental level. Consistent caregivers are essential for children with ASD. The same staff members should care for the child as much as possible. Children with ASD do not adapt to changing situations. The same foods should be provided to allow the child to adjust. A private room is desirable for children with ASD. Stimulation is minimized.

Answer to Question 2

c. Orient him to his immediate surroundings

Safety is the priority concern. Because he can now be out of bed, it is imperative that he knows about his physical surroundings. Speaking to the child is a component of nursing care that is expected with all clients unless contraindicated. Unless additional impairments are present, his meal tray should be set up, and he should be able to feed himself. Reassuring him and allowing his parents to stay with him are essential parts of nursing care for all children.