What Should the Nurse Keep in Mind When Planning to Communicate

question 36

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse keep in mind when planning to communicate with a child who has autism?

• A)The child has normal verbal communication.
• B)The child is expected to use sign language.
• C)The child may exhibit monotone speech and echolalia.
• D)The child is not listening if she is not looking at the nurse.

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Definitions:

Mental Combinations

The process where children start to mentally link objects and ideas, indicative of early cognitive development.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first developmental stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world primarily through their senses and motor actions.

Fascinated

Intensely interested or attracted by something or someone, often leading to focused attention or admiration.

Flush

The act of cleansing something (such as a toilet) by causing a large flow of water to pass through it, or a sudden reddening of the face typically caused by emotions or heat.