A nurse is providing education to the caregiver of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which commonly associated behavioral problem should be identified in this teaching?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A)Many children with a spectrum disorder have associated behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, temper tantrums, and self-injurious behaviors like head banging. Problems with socialization and communication difficulties are also common, evidenced by deficits in spontaneous, imaginative play. These children typically have a restricted, repetitive repertoire of interests or behaviors, and therefore usually will not become depressed due to perceiving themselves as inadequate (although some children with high-functioning ASD may experience feelings of inadequacy). Many children with ASD will have difficulty adapting to change, so they will prefer structured environments and consistent schedules. These children also tend toward hyperactivity rather than hypoactivity, although this is not always the case.
B)Many children with a spectrum disorder have associated behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, temper tantrums, and self-injurious behaviors like head banging. Problems with socialization and communication difficulties are also common, evidenced by deficits in spontaneous, imaginative play. These children typically have a restricted, repetitive repertoire of interests or behaviors, and therefore usually will not become depressed due to perceiving themselves as inadequate (although some children with high-functioning ASD may experience feelings of inadequacy). Many children with ASD will have difficulty adapting to change, so they will prefer structured environments and consistent schedules. These children also tend toward hyperactivity rather than hypoactivity, although this is not always the case.
C)Many children with a spectrum disorder have associated behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, temper tantrums, and self-injurious behaviors like head banging. Problems with socialization and communication difficulties are also common, evidenced by deficits in spontaneous, imaginative play. These children typically have a restricted, repetitive repertoire of interests or behaviors, and therefore usually will not become depressed due to perceiving themselves as inadequate (although some children with high-functioning ASD may experience feelings of inadequacy). Many children with ASD will have difficulty adapting to change, so they will prefer structured environments and consistent schedules. These children also tend toward hyperactivity rather than hypoactivity, although this is not always the case.
D)Many children with a spectrum disorder have associated behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, temper tantrums, and self-injurious behaviors like head banging. Problems with socialization and communication difficulties are also common, evidenced by deficits in spontaneous, imaginative play. These children typically have a restricted, repetitive repertoire of interests or behaviors, and therefore usually will not become depressed due to perceiving themselves as inadequate (although some children with high-functioning ASD may experience feelings of inadequacy). Many children with ASD will have difficulty adapting to change, so they will prefer structured environments and consistent schedules. These children also tend toward hyperactivity rather than hypoactivity, although this is not always the case.

A Nurse Is Providing Education to the Caregiver of a Child