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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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During the morning rounds, a toddler client with autism starts to run and he head bangs in the all. What would be the best initial action of the nurse:
  1. explain to the toddler that his behavior is not acceptable.
  2. ask the toddler to stop to avoid injury.
  3. restrain the toddler to avoid injury.
  4. allow the child to act out his feelings.
Explanation
Answer: C - Children with autism needs protection from self-injury. Option D is permitted but do it if doesn’t put the child in jeopardy. Options A and B is incorrect because the child has difficulty in following instructions especially if when out of control.
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