Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has autism and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Minimizing physical contact respects sensory sensitivities common in autism, reducing distress. Semiprivate rooms increase stimuli, eye contact during agitation may provoke anxiety, and leaving the TV on risks overstimulation, all of which are inappropriate.