The mother of a six-year-old brings her son to the physician because his teacher thinks he might have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse is interviewing the mother about the child's history
The nurse knows that which factors could be associated with ADHD? 1. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
2. Advanced parental age
3. Prenatal exposure to smoke
4. Immune response
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Rationale 1: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine has been thought to be associated with autism spectrum disorder, though a relationship has never been established through research.
Rationale 2: Advanced parental age has been associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Rationale 3: Research shows that a mother's use of cigarettes during pregnancy can increase the risk for ADHD.
Rationale 4: Immune response can be associated with autism spectrum disorders.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word