An Adult Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Says

question 28

Multiple Choice

An adult diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) says, "I've always been stupid. I never had friends when I was a child. My parents often punished me because I made mistakes. Now, I can't keep a job." The nurse managing care should consider:

• A) aversive therapy to extinguish negative behaviors.
• B) cognitive therapy to help address internalized beliefs.
• C) group therapy to allow comparison of feelings with others.
• D) vocational counseling to identify needed occupational skills.

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