A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Upon admission, the nurse should:
1. Encourage the parents to avoid bringing favorite toys from home that might be lost.
2. Take the child on a tour of the pediatric unit.
3. Assign the child to his single-bed hospital room.
4. Take the child to the playroom for arts and crafts.
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Rationale 1: Children with autism often carry a special toy. This should be kept with the child.
Rationale 2: Taking a child with autism on a tour of the pediatric unit would be too much stimulation for this child. A quiet, controlled environment is best for a child with autism.
Rationale 3: A single room is the best place for an autistic child if the child must be hospitalized.
Rationale 4: Arts and crafts might be appropriate for an autistic child if they are done in the child's room. Going to the playroom would be too much stimulation for this child.
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