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ATI nsg 133 Mental Health Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize to be associated with ASD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Echolalia. Echolalia is a common characteristic of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (AS
D), where they repeat words or phrases spoken by others. This behavior is associated with challenges in communication and social interaction commonly seen in individuals with ASD. Ambivalence (
B) refers to conflicting feelings, which is not a typical assessment finding in ASD. Expressive affect (
C) refers to the display of emotions, which can vary among individuals with ASD. Associative looseness (
D) is a term used in schizophrenia, not typically seen in ASD.
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