A community health nurse is teaching a group of parents about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which statement by the parents would indicate the need for additional teaching?

A) "We probably will need to give him medication to help him in school."
B) "We need to keep him away from foods that have additives in them."
C) "This condition is most likely due to problems with genes and nerve receptors."
D) "We'll be alert to the possibility of more injuries and accidents."


Ans: B

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