A Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)is Admitted to the Hospital

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The nurse should plan which priority intervention when caring for the child?

• A) Maintain a structured routine and keep stimulation to a minimum.
• B) Place the child in a room with a roommate of the same age.
• C) Maintain frequent touch and eye contact with the child.
• D) Take the child frequently to the playroom to play with other children.

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Definitions:

Breastfeeding

The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, recommended for its nutritional and health benefits.

Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC)

A birth control pill that contains both estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

Contraindications

Specific conditions or factors that make the use of a medical treatment or procedure inadvisable because it may be harmful.

Breastfeeding

The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from a woman's breasts, providing optimal nutrition and health benefits.