Author Question: The mother of a child with Asperger disorder tells the nurse that her child has few playmates. She ... (Read 111 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The mother of a child with Asperger disorder tells the nurse that her child has few playmates. She states, He has such poor social skills with other children, and he strongly rejects any change in his routine by throwing a tantrum.

Based on this information, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as the priority?
A) Self-Care Deficits related to repeated tantrums
B) Risk for Injury related to Asperger disorder
C) Ineffective Family Coping related to having a child with Asperger disorder
D) Risk for Social Isolation related to poor social skills of the child

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a client for treatment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. When teaching the client about this procedure, which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A) You will receive a short-acting anesthetic to relax you.
B) You will be awake and alert during the procedure.
C) You can resume your normal activities right after the treatment.
D) We will need to shave your scalp at the area where the magnet is placed.
E) You might feel a moderate amount of stinging at the site.