A nurse is developing the initial care plan for a client who is prescribed a central nervous system stimulant for the treatment of ADHD. Which nursing diagnoses will most likely be a part of this care plan?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Family Processes, Interrupted
2. Development: Delayed, Risk for
3. Sleep Pattern, Disturbed
4. Gas Exchange, Impaired
5. Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less than Body Requirements

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: ADHD and the challenges it presents often cause stress and strain in the family.
Rationale 2: Many of the drugs used to treat ADHD result in a delay of development.
Rationale 3: Many of the stimulant medication used to treat ADHD result in irritability and insomnia.
Rationale 4: Stimulant drugs do not have an effect on gas exchange.
Rationale 5: It is likely that these drugs would result in weight loss.
Global Rationale: ADHD and the challenges it presents often cause stress and strain in the family. Many of the drugs used to treat ADHD result in a delay of growth and development. Many of the stimulant medication used to treat ADHD result in irritability and insomnia. Stimulant drugs do not have an effect on gas exchange. It would be likely that these drugs would result in weight loss.