A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behavior with others
Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective? The child:
a. has an improved ability to identify anxiety and use self-control strategies.
b. has increased expressiveness in communication with others.
c. shows increased responsiveness to authority figures.
d. engages in cooperative play with other children.
ANS: D
The goal should be directly related to the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis, in this case, improvement in the child's aggressiveness and play. The distracters are more relevant for a child with autism spectrum or anxiety disorder.
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