Planning for a client with Asperger's disorder will be facilitated if the nurse understands that this disorder is different from autism. The nurse will base care on knowledge that Asperger's disorder is characterized by:
1. Repetitive patterns of behavior
2. Age-appropriate language development
3. Stereotypic movements and speech patterns
4. Obsession with moving objects
ANS: 2
Communication will be facilitated knowing that a client with Asperger's disorder has no clinical-ly significant delays in language or cognitive function. Options 1, 3, and 4 are characteristics of both disorders.
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a. Having been clearly diagnosed with at least two mental health disorders within the past year b. Having a diagnosable mental disorder with moderate functional behavior in a specific area of lifestyle at any time during the past year c. Being unable to function in society due to a mental illness d. Being convicted of several impulsive crimes during the past year
The population health care is planning to make a visit to the home of a new community member who is recovering from major surgery. What observations should the nurse identify as advantages to making this home visit? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client's home is neat, clean, and cheerful. 2. Client and spouse sit together in the living room. 3. Client ambulates safely with the use of a walker. 4. Client requests no further visits because the neighbors will know. 5. Client states that no care is needed because insurance won't cover it.
A patient has just undergone surgery for malignant melanoma. Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized?
A) Maintain the patient on bed rest for the first 24 hours postoperative. B) Apply distraction techniques to relieve pain. C) Provide soft or liquid diet that is high in protein to assist with healing. D) Anticipate the need for, and administer, appropriate analgesic medications.
Which condition is a transient, self-limiting mood disorder that affects new mothers after childbirth?
a. Postpartum depression b. Postpartum psychosis c. Postpartum bipolar disorder d. Postpartum blues