A Child with Autism Is Being Admitted to the Hospital

question 10

Multiple Choice

A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital because of recent vomiting and diarrhea.Upon admission,the nurse should:

• A)Take the child on a tour of the whole unit.
• B)Take the child to the playroom immediately.
• C)Orient the child to the hospital room,keeping noise and distractions to a minimum.
• D)Admit the child to a four-bed unit.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impairment in daily functioning.

Genetic

Related to genes and heredity, describing how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

Mental Illness

A range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.

Temperament

An individual's innate predisposition to react to events in a certain manner, often evident from early childhood.