A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. To help the child feel more secure on the unit, which intervention should a nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A. Encourage and reward peer contact.
B. Provide consistent caregivers.
C. Provide a variety of safe daily activities.
D. Maintain close physical contact throughout the day.
ANS: B
The nurse should provide consistent caregivers as part of the plan of care for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have an inability to trust. Providing consistent caregivers allows the client to develop trust and a sense of security.
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