The Nurse Is Conducting a Family Interview After a Child

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a family interview after a child is diagnosed with ASD.The nurse would interpret which behavior as pertinent to this diagnosis?

• A)The father's facial expressions do not "match" the conversation.
• B)The mother repeatedly folds and unfolds a table napkin.
• C)Two brothers elbow one another while sitting on the couch.
• D)The father does not look at the nurse when answering a question at the end of the interview.
• E)The mother fails to correct children who are bouncing a ball in the house.

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

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