What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is autistic?
a. Place the child in a location where she can watch all of the activity on the unit.
b. Use the child's chronological age as a guide for communication.
c. Keep the child's room free of toys or objects that she might want to take home with her.
d. Organize care to provide as few disruptions to the routine as possible.
ANS: D
During hospitalization, the nurse should provide a highly structured environment with few distractions for a child who is autistic.
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