The nurse could best describe an individual with attention deficit disorder (ADD) by stating that the individual
a. has a lower-than-average IQ.
b. is able to organize and follow through without difficulty.
c. has an undependable memory and learning system.
d. is emotionally stable and attentive to tasks.
ANS: C
A major characteristic of ADD is an undependable memory and learning system. Most of the signs of ADD can be traced to these problems.
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