The nurse is teaching a community health class about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What statement will the nurse include in the teaching?
A) "Individuals with ASD have similarly impaired capacities for learning, thinking, and problem solving."
B) "Individuals with ASD have a distinct appearance that sets them apart from their peers."
C) "Individuals with ASD may have one of several conditions."
D) "Individuals with ASD undergo a specific test to determine the underlying cause of the disorder."
C) "Individuals with ASD may have one of several conditions."
Explanation: A) The learning, thinking, and problem solving abilities of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) occur across a spectrum or continuum. Some individuals with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.
B) Individuals with ASD appear no different than their peers.
C) A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, and Asperger syndrome.
D) There is no specific medical test to diagnose or determine the underlying cause of ASD. ASD is typically diagnosed with a series of diagnostic tests, as well as a complete history of symptoms.
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