When Assessing a 2-Year-Old Toddler with Suspected Autistic Disorder,a Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

When assessing a 2-year-old toddler with suspected autistic disorder,a nurse expects:

• A)hyperactivity and attention deficits.
• B)failure to develop interpersonal skills.
• C)history of disobedience and destructive acts.
• D)high levels of anxiety when separated from a parent.

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Definitions:

Sphincter

A circular muscle constricting an opening.

Origin

The beginning or source of anything; of muscles, the anchor.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities, involved in the breathing process as it contracts and relaxes.

Adduction

The movement of a limb or other part of the body toward the midline of the body or towards another part of the body.