What intervention should be included in the nursing care of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
a. Assign multiple staff to care for the child.
b. Communicate with the child at his or her developmental level.
c. Provide a wide variety of foods for the child to try.
d. Place the child in a semiprivate room with a roommate of a similar age.
ANS: B
Children with ASD require individualized care. The nurse needs to communicate with the child at the child's developmental level. Consistent caregivers are essential for children with ASD. The same staff members should care for the child as much as possible. Children with ASD do not adapt to changing situations. The same foods should be provided to allow the child to adjust. A private room is desirable for children with ASD. Stimulation is minimized.
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