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The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old boy with Tourette syndrome. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?

A. Multiple motor and verbal tics. B. Primarily motor tics. C. Isolated verbal tics. D. Alternating simple and complex motor tics.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Multiple motor and verbal tics are hallmark symptoms of
Tourette syndrome, making them a priority for assessment.

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