A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is associated with the child disorder? The child

has occasional toileting accidents.

interrupts or intrudes on others.

cries when separated from a parent.

continuously rocks in place for 30 minutes.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Occasional toileting accidents may be developmentally normal at age 3 and are not specific to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

B. Interrupting or intruding on others is more consistent with ADHD than autism.

C. Crying when separated from a parent is typical of separation anxiety, not autism.

D. Repetitive motor behaviors such as rocking, hand-flapping, or spinning are characteristic of autism spectrum disorder. These stereotypical movements are used for self-stimulation and regulation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) such as muscle stiffness, rigidity, tremors, and sedation, which can make patients feel “robotic.”

B. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose are not typical side effects of haloperidol; they are more consistent with allergy or upper respiratory symptoms.

C. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash could indicate a serious reaction such as agranulocytosis, which is rare and more common with atypical antipsychotics like clozapine.

D. Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea are not primary side effects of haloperidol; they may occur with other medications or conditions but are not typical EPS.

A. The client is experiencing a common side effect to the medication. B. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication. C. The client may have taken an overdose of this medication. D. The client is demonstrating an allergic response to this medication.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Disulfiram itself does not usually cause nausea and vomiting unless combined with alcohol.
B. Disulfiram is used as aversion therapy for alcohol dependence. If the client consumes alcohol while on disulfiram, it produces an acetaldehyde reaction causing severe nausea, vomiting, flushing, hypotension, and palpitations.
C. Overdose may cause neurologic or cardiac issues, but the hallmark reaction is linked to alcohol consumption.
D. Allergic reactions would typically involve rash, swelling, or respiratory distress, not severe nausea and vomiting alone.

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