The nurse knows that the mother of a six-year-old needs more teaching about her son's diagnosis of ADHD when she states:
1. "I will develop a reward system for desired behaviors."
2. "I will take my child to the physician every three months for a weight and height check."
3. "I will let him do his homework while he is watching his favorite television show."
4. "I will stick to the same routine each day after school."
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Rationale 1: A reward system is a part of behavior modification and is appropriate to help the child behave appropriately.
Rationale 2: Children with ADHD should be screened regularly for height and weight to monitor growth, which can be affected by medication.
Rationale 3: This child should do homework in a quiet environment, away from distractions.
Rationale 4: Maintaining the same daily routine helps the child know expectations, and a nighttime routine helps counteract insomnia.
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