A child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the clinic with parents, who complain that even though they are following the treatment plan, the child is not improving. What action can the nurse suggest to improve the effectiveness of
A.
Consult with the school nurse to follow through with behavior logs.
B.
Ensure the entire family is continuing to keep counseling appointments.
C.
Reassure the parents that it takes a long time to see changes in behavior.
D.
Teach the parents about herbal and diet therapies they can try at home.
ANS: A
The school nurse is in an ideal position to work with teachers and create behavior charts so the child's treatment plan is followed throughout the school day. The parents have already said they are compliant with the treatment plan, so there is no need to assess if they are still going to counseling. Although it may take some children a while to make changes in behavior, simply telling the parents this information does not provide them with information they can use to make positive changes. Diet and herbal therapies are not proven treatments for ADHD.
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