Which of the following would be the first priority for nurses ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Which of the following would be the first priority for nurses caring for autistic children?
 
  A.
  Assist the psychiatrist and mental health team in providing treatments to cure the disorder.
  B.
  Determine which of the two different types of autism the child has.
  C.
  Discourage and prevent self-destructive behavior.
  D.
  Provide behavior modification tools, specifically limit setting and reward systems.

Question 2

The single most common symptom of autism is:
 
  A.
  Inability to grasp reality.
  B.
  Impaired social interaction.
  C.
  Acting out behaviors.
  D.
  Diminished affect.

[johnpizzaz]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Safety is the primary nursing intervention. Behavior medication tools are important, but safety comes first. Autism at this point is not curable. Determining the type of autism is not a nursing goal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Though all of these behaviors may occur at some time in autism, impaired social interaction is the overriding symptom that occurs in this disorder.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Great answer, keep it coming

[aliotak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it