When assessing a 2-year-old child with suspected autistic disorder, the nurse should be particularly
alert for
a. failure to develop interpersonal skills.
b. hyperactivity and attention deficits.
c. high levels of anxiety when separated from the mother.
d. a history of disobedience and destructive acts.
A
Autistic disorder involves distortions in development of social skills and language that include
perception, motor movement, attention, and reality testing. Caretakers nearly always mention the
child's failure to develop interpersonal skills. Option B is more relevant for assessment of ADHD.
Option C is more relevant to children with separation anxiety. Option D becomes more important in
the assessment of children with conduct disorder.
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