What Is an Appropriate Nursing Intervention for a Hospitalized Child

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is autistic?

• A) Place the child in a location where she can watch all of the activity on the unit.
• B) Use the child's chronological age as a guide for communication.
• C) Keep the child's room free of toys or objects that she might want to take home with her.
• D) Organize care to provide as few disruptions to the routine as possible.

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