A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a child who has a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following aspects of managing a child with ADHD is often overlooked in the treatment plan?
A) Effects on school performance
B) Effects on the child's siblings
C) Effects on the parents' marriage
D) Effects on the family's lifestyle
Ans: B
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Family members of children with ADHD may experience disrupted routines and the strain of caretaking. The client may victimize siblings, who may feel unprotected because the parents are too emotionally overwhelmed to successfully deal with the situation.
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