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?

A. Children with autism may have difficulty with social interactions and sensory processing. Placing them in a semiprivate room could cause distress due to the lack of control over the environment and may increase anxiety. B. Maintaining eye contact with a child with autism, especially when agitated, may increase stress and exacerbate agitation. Many children with autism avoid eye contact and may find it uncomfortable. C. Children with autism can be very sensitive to sensory input, including physical touch. Minimizing physical contact helps reduce sensory overload and the child’s anxiety. D. While providing comforting stimuli can be beneficial, leaving the television on at night may disturb the child’s sleep or increase sensory overload, especially if they are sensitive to sounds or visual stimuli.