The nurse is caring for a 12-month-old child diagnosed with autistic disorder. What information from the mother during the health history should the nurse identify as being consistent with the health problem?
A) The child speaks in complete sentences.
B) The child sleeps at least 12 out of every 24 hours.
C) The child responds warmly to the father but not to the mother.
D) The child constantly stares at a rotating wheel on the crib mobile.
D
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A manifestation of autistic disorder is an abnormal response to sensory stimuli such as staring at a rotating wheel on the crib mobile. A child with autistic disorder will demonstrate repetitive words and failure to develop social relationships. The number of hours of sleep is not used to help identify autistic disorder.
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