The nurse is assessing a child with the pervasive developmental disorder autism. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to observe?
1. Repetitive and stereotypical use of language
2. Imagination and creative play
3. Interest in developing peer relationships
4. Flexibility in adapting to environmental change
ANS: 1
Stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language is one of the characteristic behaviors seen in autism. Options 2, 3, and 4 are characteristics of a child without a pervasive developmental disorder.
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