The nurse is facilitating a conference between the teachers and parents of a 7-year-old child newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What does the nurse stress?
a. Academic subjects should be taught in the afternoon.
b. Low-interest activities in the classroom should be minimized.
c. Visual references should accompany verbal instruction.
d. The child's environment should be visually stimulating.
ANS: C
Verbal instructions should always be accompanied by visual or written instructions. This provides the child with reinforcement and a reference to expectations. Academic subjects should be taught in the morning when the child is experiencing the effects of the morning dose of medication. Low-interest activities should be mixed with high-interest activities to maintain the child's attention. Environmental stimulation should be minimized to help eliminate distractions that can overexcite the child.
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