Autism & Cerebral Palsy ATI practice
A nurse is creating a plan of care for an 18 - month - old toddler who has cerebral palsy . Which of the following interventions should the nurse include ?
Use manual jaw control when feeding the toddler
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a child who has autism spectrum disorder . Which of the following statements indicates that the family understands the teaching ?
" We can help our child by structuring our daily routine . "
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cerebral palsy . Which of the following statements should the nurse make ?
Your child will need a botulinum toxin A injection to reduce muscle spasticity . "
A nurse is planning care for a preschool - age child who has autism and is being admitted to the facility . Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take ?
Encourage the parents to bring the child's stuffed animal
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder . Which of the following actions should the nurse take ?
Ensure that staff visits with the child are kept short
A nurse is assessing a 24 - month - old toddler who has a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) . Which of the following findings should the nurse expect ?
Impaired language skills
A nurse is providing teaching about baclofen to the guardian of a toddler who has cerebral palsy . Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include
Muscle weakness
A nurse is assessing a 6 - month - old infant at a well - child visit . Which of the following findings indicates the need for further assessment ?
The infant's legs remain crossed and extended when supine
