A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autistic Disorder

question 28

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with autistic disorder. The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing reply is most appropriate?

• A)"Researchers really don't know what causes autistic disorder, but the relationship between autistic disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome is being explored."
• B)"Poor parenting doesn't cause autistic disorder.Research has shown that abnormalities in brain structure and/or function are to blame.This is beyond your control."
• C)"Research has shown that the mother appears to play a greater role in the development of this disorder than the father."
• D)"Lack of early infant bonding with the mother has shown to be a cause of autistic disorder.Did you breastfeed or bottle-feed?"

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Definitions:

Physiological Component

Aspect of bodily functions and processes associated with a particular condition or aspect of health or behavior.

Erikson

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