A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 16

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?

• A) "Researchers really don't know what causes autism spectrum disorder, but the relationship between autistic disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome is being explored."
• B) "Poor parenting doesn't cause autism spectrum disorder. Research has shown that abnormalities in brain structure or function are to blame. This is beyond your control."
• C) "Research has shown that the mother appears to play a greater role in the development of autism spectrum disorder than the father."
• D) "Lack of early infant bonding with the mother has shown to be a cause of autism spectrum disorder. Did you breastfeed or bottle-feed?"

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