Question

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a child with autism. The nurse should identify which priority problem for this child?

a. Impaired social interaction
b. Difficulty sleeping
c. Poor appetite
d. Delayed motor development

Answer 1

Impaired social interaction is the priority problem for a child with autism.

Step-by-step explanation:

A characteristic symptom of AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) is impaired social skills. Children with autism may have difficulty making and maintaining eye contact and reading social cues. They also may have problems feeling empathy for others. Other symptoms of ASD include repetitive motor behaviors (such as rocking back and forth), preoccupation with specific subjects, strict adherence to certain rituals, and unusual language use.

Based on this, the nurse should identify IMPAIRED SOCIAL INTERACTION as the priority problem for this child with autism.