In the Waiting Room a 5-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with ADHD

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the waiting room a 5-year-old child diagnosed with ADHD bounces out of a chair, runs over to another child, and slaps the other child. What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Direct the aggressive child to stop immediately.
• B) Call for emergency assistance from other staff.
• C) Instruct the parents to take the child home.
• D) Take the child to another waiting area.

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