A Child Diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)is Having Difficulty

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is having difficulty completing homework assignments.What information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?

• A) The parents should isolate the child when completing homework to improve focus.
• B) The parents should withhold privileges if homework is not completed within a 2-hour period.
• C) The parents should divide the homework task into smaller steps and provide an activity break.
• D) The parents should administer an extra dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) prior to homework.

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