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A School-Age Client Diagnosed with Autism Is Admitted to the Hospital

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A school-age client diagnosed with autism is admitted to the hospital because of recent vomiting and diarrhea. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate upon admission?


Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid response to threatening or stressful situations by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.

Rapid Breathing

Rapid breathing, or tachypnea, is an increased rate of respiration often associated with stress, anxiety, or medical conditions.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing the heart rate, involved in the body's rest and digest functions.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotions and reflect them.

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