ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a 10-year-old child who has an autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings are expected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Continuous rocking of the body. Children with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit repetitive behaviors like rocking to self-soothe or regulate sensory input.
Choice A is incorrect as difficulty reading instructions is not specific to autism but can be seen in various children.
Choice C is incorrect as spelling difficulties are not a defining characteristic of autism.
Choice D is incorrect as memory issues are not exclusive to autism and can be present in various conditions.
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