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Title: A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most ...
Post by: Jgibson15 on Jan 21, 2018
A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most associated with the child's disorder? The child:
 
  a. has occasional toileting accidents.
  b. is unable to read children's books.
  c. cries when separated from a parent.
  d. continuously rocks in place for 30 minutes.


Title: A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most ...
Post by: hadbeen19 on Jan 21, 2018
ANS: D
Autism spectrum disorder involves distortions in development of social skills and language that include perception, motor movement, attention, and reality testing. Body rocking for extended periods suggests autism spectrum disorder. The distracters are expected findings for a 3-year-old.