A pregnant client says, "There is a strong history of ADHD in my husband's family. What can I do to help my baby avoid developing it?" How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "There is really little you can do to prevent your baby from developing ADHD, but you can watch for symptoms and get help early."
2. "Do not smoke while you are pregnant and avoid secondhand smoke."
3. "You should breast-feed your baby."
4. "Avoid situations that would expose your baby to lead or lead paint."
5. "Keep your baby's intake of sugar very low for the first 3 years of life."
Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: There are some environmental factors that can contribute to the development of ADHD. The mother could avoid those factors.
Rationale 2: Cigarette smoking by the mother during pregnancy may contribute to the development of ADHD.
Rationale 3: There is no correlation between breast-feeding and a decreased incidence of ADHD in the infant.
Rationale 4: Exposure to lead can contribute to the development of ADHD.
Rationale 5: Research studies have failed to find a strong link between sugar intake and the development of ADHD.
Global Rationale: Cigarette smoking by the mother during pregnancy may contribute to the development of ADHD. Exposure to lead can contribute to the development of ADHD. There are some environmental factors that can contribute to the development of ADHD. The mother could avoid those factors. There is no correlation between breast-feeding and a decreased incidence of ADHD in the infant. Research studies have failed to find a strong link between sugar intake and the development of ADHD.
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