The nurse working in the day care center is told that a child with autism will be attending the center. The nurse collaborates with the staff of the day care center and assists in planning activi-ties that will meet the child's needs
The nurse understands that the priority consideration in planning activities for the child is to ensure: 1. Safety with activities
2. Activities providing verbal stimulation
3. Social interactions with other children in the same age group
4. Familiarity with all activities and providing orientation throughout the activities
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Rationale: Safety with all activities is a priority in planning activities with the child. The child with autism is unable to anticipate danger, has a tendency for self-mutilation, and has sensor-iperceptual deficits. Although providing social interactions, verbal communications, and famili-arity and orientation are also appropriate interventions, the priority is safety.
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