A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital because of recent vomiting and diarrhea. Upon admission, the nurse should:
1. Take the child on a tour of the whole unit.
2. Take the child to the playroom immediately.
3. Orient the child to the hospital room, keeping noise and distractions to a minimum.
4. Admit the child to a four-bed unit.
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Rationale:
1. A tour of the whole unit might be overwhelming, and is unnecessary.
2. The playroom will not assist the child in adapting to the change in environment at this time.
3. Autistic children interpret and respond to the environment differently than other individuals do. The child needs to be oriented to new settings, and adjusts best to a quiet, controlled envi-ronment.
4. A hospital room with only one other child is best.
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