There are three subtypes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; one type is primarily of the inattentive type. Which of the following behaviors by a child would the nurse recognize as matching the diagnostic criteria under inattention?
a. fidgets with hands or feet
b. acts as if motor driven
c. gives answers before questions are completed
d. has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
D
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A Incorrect: Fidgets with hands or feet and squirms then seated are behaviors that match the diagnostic criteria under hyperactivity.
B Incorrect: Acts as if motor driven are behaviors that match the diagnostic criteria under hyperactivity.
C Incorrect: Giving answers before questions are completed match the diagnostic criteria under impulsivity.
D Correct: Difficulty organizing tasks and activities and difficulty sustaining attention with tasks are behaviors that match the diagnostic criteria under inattention.
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