A school nurse is caring for a child age 7 years who has demonstrated a significantly lower-than-average score for mental age on standardized tests in reading. However, the child's IQ scores were within the average range
The nurse interprets this information as suggesting which of the following?
A) Communication disorder
B) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C) Asperger syndrome
D) Dyslexia
Ans: D
The nurse suspects that the child is exhibiting symptoms of dyslexia or a reading disability, which is considered a learning disorder. A communication disorder involves speech or language impairments. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder involves a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Asperger syndrome is characterized by severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities in conjunction with age-appropriate language and intelligence.
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