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?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The father's facial expressions do not "match" the conversation.
2. The mother repeatedly folds and unfolds a table napkin.
3. Two brothers elbow one another while sitting on the couch.
4. The father does not look at the nurse when answering a question at the end of the interview.
5. The mother fails to correct children who are bouncing a ball in the house.
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Rationale 1: Discordance in facial expression and words may reflect the presence of a broader autism phenotype in the father.
Rationale 2: This behavior may indicate nervousness or may be related to presence of a broader autism phenotype in the mother. The behavior should be noted as part of the assessment.
Rationale 3: This is normal behavior and does not indicate a potential disorder.
Rationale 4: This is likely not a significant finding. If the father never makes eye contact, that would be significant.
Rationale 5: This behavior does not indicate dysfunction.
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