The nurse is collecting data on an 18-month-old child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

What clinical manifestation would likely have been noted in the child with this diagnosis?

The child does not make eye contact.

The child sits quietly in the caregiver's lap during the interview.

The child smiles when the caregiver shows her a stuffed animal.

The child cries and runs to the door when the caregiver leaves the room.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

One of the common symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is difficulty with social communication and interaction, which can include avoiding or not keeping eye contact.

Choice B is not an answer because sitting quietly in the caregiver’s lap during the interview is not a typical symptom of ASD.
Choice C is not an answer because smiling when shown a stuffed animal is not a typical symptom of ASD.
Choice D is not an answer because crying and running to the door when the caregiver leaves the room is not typical symptom of ASD.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

This statement shows empathy and support for the client.
It also encourages the client to engage in self-care activities and promotes independence.
Choice B is not appropriate because it is a threat and does not show empathy or support for the client.
Choice C is not appropriate because it encourages the client to remain passive and does not promote independence.
Choice D is not appropriate because it is confrontational and does not show empathy or support for the client.

A. Has blue-looking nail beds on the toes. B. Has a weak femoral pulse. C. Cannot plantarflex his foot. D. Feels increasing severe pain.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Compartment syndrome is a condition where increased pressure within a muscle compartment causes muscle and nerve damage along with pain.
One of the symptoms of compartment syndrome is severe pain that increases with the stretching of muscles.

Choice A is not correct because blue-looking nail beds on the toes are not a symptom of compartment syndrome.
Choice B is not correct because a weak femoral pulse is not a symptom of compartment syndrome.
Choice C is not correct because the inability to plantarflex the foot is not a symptom of compartment syndrome.

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The nurse is collecting data on an 18-month-old child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

What clinical manifestation would likely have been noted in the child with this diagnosis?