A Child with ADHD Had This Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired Social

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child with ADHD had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction, related to excessive neuronal activity, as evidenced by aggressiveness and dysfunctional play with others. Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective?

• A) Improved ability to identify anxiety and use self-control strategies
• B) Increased expressiveness in communication with others
• C) Engages in cooperative play with other children
• D) Increased responsiveness to authority figures

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Definitions:

Projective Measures

Personality tests that examine unconscious processes by having people interpret ambiguous stimuli.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is crucial for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Biological Explanations

Explores the physiological and genetic underpinnings of behavior and mental processes.

Introvert

An individual who tends to be inward-turning, focusing on internal thoughts, feelings, and moods rather than seeking external stimulation.