Which of the following treatment approaches has been found to be helpful in assisting a child with a diagnosis of autism to learn and acquire language?
a. intensive, sustained special education programs, and behavior therapy beginning early
b. mainstreaming the child with autism with the regular public school classroom
c. extensive pet therapy with small animals
d. intensive art therapy to promote expression
A
Intensive, sustained special education programs and behavior therapy early in life can increase the ability of the child with autism to acquire language and ability to learn. Special education programs in highly structured environments can help affected children acquire self-care, social, educational, and even job skills.
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1. "When I was growing up, my parents believed that mental illnesses were the work of evil spirits." 2. "All that I need to understand about the culture of mental illness is available on the Internet." 3. "My father was a psychiatrist, so I am very knowledgeable about how to work with mental illnesses." 4. "I have been through therapy, so I know what to expect from clients with mental illnesses."
Which teaching point would the nurse stress to decrease the risk of a phlebitis?
A) Massage the calves and thigh. B) Prop pillows under knees. C) Encourage ambulation twice daily. D) Avoid crossing the legs.
A client with COBRA health insurance comes into the emergency department after falling down a set of stairs. Which of the following must occur for this client?
a. Transfer the client to another facility immediately. b. Nursing documentation must show evidence of client teaching. c. Stabilize the client before transferring to another facility. d. Refuse to treat the client.
While reviewing a patient's laboratory values, the nurse notes that the Complement 3b level is below normal limits. This finding would result in which of the following patient responses?
1. The body is not going to recognize all offending cells or antigens for elimination. 2. The body will not be able to call phagocytic cells to areas of infection. 3. The body will not be able to recognize the need for platelets to stop blood lost from vessel injury. 4. The body will not be able to inhibit tumor development caused by chronic inflammation.