The nurse should recognize which of the following findings contribute to a client's development of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply
A. The client's father was a smoker.
B. The client was born 7 weeks premature.
C. The client is lactose intolerant.
D. The client has a sibling diagnosed with ADHD.
E. The client has been diagnosed with dyslexia.
B, D
The nurse should identify that premature birth and having a sibling diagnosed with ADHD would predispose a client to the development of ADHD. Research indicates evidence of genetic influences in the etiology of ADHD. Studies also indicate that environmental influences such as lead exposure and diet can be linked with the development of ADHD.
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