Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is assessing a 22-month-old child who is thought to be autistic. During an interview with the nurse, the child's mother makes all of the following statements about his behavior until he was 1 year old. Which statement most strongly suggests that the child may be autistic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of distress when separated from the caregiver suggests impaired social attachment, a hallmark of autism, more so than feeding or motor milestones.
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