A child with autism hospitalized with asthma. The nurse should plan care so that the
a. Parents' expectations are met.
b. Child's routine habits and preferences are maintained.
c. Child is supported through the autistic crisis.
d. Parents need not be at the hospital.
B
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A Focus of care is on the child's needs rather than on the parent's desires.
B Children with autism are often unable to tolerate even slight changes in routine.
The child's routine habits and preferences are important to maintain.
C Autism is a life-long condition.
D The presence of the parents is almost always required when an autistic child is
hospitalized.
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