A nurse is preparing a teaching session for a group of parents with children newly diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When explaining this disorder to the parents, what would the nurse include as being involved?
Select all that apply.
A) Impulsivity
B) Inattention
C) Distractibility
D) Hyperactivity
E) Defiance
F) Anxiety
Ans: A, B, C, D
ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity. Anxiety disorder and oppositional defiant disorder may be comorbidities associated with ADHD.
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a. Continue with the examination, and document the finding in the chart. b. Instruct the patient to return for a repeat assessment in 1 month. c. Tell the patient that a mass was felt, but it is nothing to worry about. d. Report the finding, and refer the patient to a specialist for further examination.
A patient had a stroke that left the patient aphasic. A nurse is working on a plan of care. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to describe the patient's aphasia?
a. Impaired Verbal Communication b. Anxiety c. Impaired Social Interaction d. Ineffective Coping
During a research study, an African-American woman was found to have a TT genotype. What information should the nurse provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "You will never need to worry about becoming an alcoholic, because your genes will protect you." 2. "You may wish to take steps to minimize stressors in your life." 3. "I have some information for you on how to maximize your coping skills." 4. "Your genetic profile makes it almost inevitable that you will become a substance abuser." 5. "You have a genotype that would make you vulnerable to substance abuse if you were not African-American."
The nurse is preparing to administer high-dose methylprednisolone to a client diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. The nurse realizes that for this medication to be most effective treatment should begin:
1. within 8 hours of injury. 2. between 8 and 12 hours of injury. 3. between 12 and 24 hours of injury. 4. 48 hours after the injury.