Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: Conduct an assessment of a child with a mental health problem. Question 19
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Type: MCSA The parents of a child with a spectrum disorder are asking the nurse about what kind of social
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expectations are realistic for their child. Which of the following is the overall outcome for a child
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diagnosed with a spectrum disorder? 1. To acknowledge the effects of ones own behavior on others
3. To stay on task
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4. To acknowledge personal strengths
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2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
Correct Answer: 2
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Rationale 1: Autism spectrum disorders involve difficulties in the quality of both the social
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interaction and the communication of the child. In social interaction, the child may have problems making eye contact, fail to develop appropriate peer relationships, fail to spontaneously seek out shared enjoyment with other people, or show no social or emotional reciprocity.
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Children with spectrum disorders may or may not be able to acknowledge the effects of their
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behavior on others, stay on task, or acknowledge personal strengths.
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Rationale 2: Autism spectrum disorders involve difficulties in the quality of both the social interaction and the communication of the child. In social interaction, the child may have problems making eye contact, fail to develop appropriate peer relationships, fail to spontaneously seek out shared enjoyment with other people, or show no social or emotional reciprocity. Children with spectrum disorders may or may not be able to acknowledge the effects of their behavior on others, stay on task, or acknowledge personal strengths.
