A Child with Autism Is Being Admitted to the Hospital

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Upon admission, the nurse should:

• A)Encourage the parents to avoid bringing favorite toys from home that might be lost.
• B)Take the child on a tour of the pediatric unit.
• C)Assign the child to his single-bed hospital room.
• D)Take the child to the playroom for arts and crafts.

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Definitions:

Secondary Deviation

The process by which an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change after society labels them as deviant, leading to further acts of deviance.

Primary Deviation

The initial act or acts of rule-breaking that may not affect an individual's self-image or lead to societal labeling as deviant.

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that labeling individuals as deviant can influence their self-identity and behavior, possibly leading to further deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The stage in which an individual comes to accept the label of "deviant" and takes on a deviant identity as a result of societal reactions.