The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old labor patient who is autistic. This patient will not talk with the nurse, she wants her mother right at her side, and she obviously does not understand what is going on with her. Which term best describes the disability of this patient?

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The patient's behavior suggests that she has a developmental disability, such as autism, which impacts her ability to communicate and understand what is happening during labor.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 20-Year-Old Labor Patient Who