A Preschool Child Is Admitted to a Psychiatric Unit with a Diagnosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of autistic disorder. To help the child feel more secure on the unit, which intervention should a nurse include in this client's plan of care?

• A)Encourage and reward peer contact.
• B)Provide consistent caregivers.
• C)Provide a variety of safe daily activities.
• D)Maintain close physical contact throughout the day.

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