Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the parents of a child who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as methods to increase the child's socialization?
1. Create a reward system when the child interacts with a person.
2. Punish the child when the child's social behaviors are inappropriate.
3. Use dolls to demonstrate appropriate social interactions to the child.
4. Enroll the child in a day care facility to encourage interaction with other children.
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Explanation:
1. This is appropriate treatment involving behavior modification.
2. Behavior modification uses positive, not negative, reinforcement to encourage the desired behavior.
3. This activity would be a component of play therapy.
4. Enrolling the child in a day care facility may help with interactions, but this is not a description of behavior modification.
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a. insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter before the procedure. b. make sure that a computed tomography scan is performed first to rule out abdominal adhesions. c. know that the test will tell which specific organ has been injured. d. know that the return of clear fluid from the abdominal cavity means that the patient does not have an injury.
A nurse explains to family members that they can anticipate that death is very near for their loved one when they see which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Mottling of feet and legs 2. Edema of lower extremity 3. Slow and thready pulse 4. Agitation and withdrawal 5. Nonresponsiveness
The best course of action to provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is to
a. promote weight loss. b. eat a variety of foods. c. eat at least 3 meals per day. d. consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet.
Which conditions should the nurse associate with the development of hypocalcemia despite normal dietary intake?
A. Malabsorption syndrome B. Hyperparathyroidism C. Chronic kidney disease D. Excessive vomiting E. Multiple blood transfusions