An 8-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)was Admitted

question 28

Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old client diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was admitted 5 days ago for management of temper tantrums.What would be a priority nursing intervention during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship?

• A) Set a contract with the client to limit acting-out behaviors while hospitalized.
• B) Teach the importance of taking fluoxetine (Prozac) consistently, even when feeling better.
• C) Discuss behaviors that are and are not acceptable on the unit.
• D) Ask the client to demonstrate learned coping skills without direction from the nurse.

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Definitions:

Little Albert

A famous psychology experiment conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner, involving classical conditioning to induce a fear response in an infant named Albert.

White Rat

Typically refers to albino rats used as subjects in scientific research, especially in psychological experiments on conditioning and behavior.

Discriminative Stimulus

Any stimulus, such as a stop sign or a doorknob, that provides the organism with a cue for making a certain response in order to obtain reinforcement.

Watson's Little Albert

An experiment conducted by John B. Watson demonstrating classical conditioning by causing a young boy to develop a phobia of white rats.