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

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the waiting room a 5-year-old child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair, runs over to another child, and slaps the other child.What action implemented by the nurse would be most effective in therapeutically managing the situation?

• 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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