A mother brings a child to the clinic with concerns about attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which behavioral assessment findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Compulsive "collecting"
B.
Inability to stay in chair for a meal
C.
Nonstop talking
D.
Refusal to complete homework
E.
Sleeping whenever possible
ANS: B, C, D
ADHD is characterized by behaviors related to inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, or both. The child's inability to sit in a chair for meals, nonstop talking, and refusal to complete homework are all signs of possible ADHD. Compulsive "collecting" could relate to an anxiety disorder such as hoarding. Excessive sleeping could indicate depression.
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