A Patient Tells a Nurse, "I Think I May Have

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient tells a nurse, "I think I may have adult attention deficit disorder." Which of the following data given by the patient would support this self-diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I have trouble getting things done on time. For example, I missed renewing my driver's license."
• B) "I have trouble focusing if there are any distractions in my environment."
• C) "My daily life's a mess. I can never seem to get everything done."
• D) "I'm even-tempered and rarely overreact or have mood swings."
• E) "I've worked the same job for 5 years and receive good evaluations."

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Definitions:

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that improves heart and lung function, increases endurance, and often involves rhythmic, continuous movement.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, considered vital for human survival and an important indicator of health.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy wherein an individual tackles a problem head-on by addressing the issue directly to mitigate or eliminate its impact.

Aerobic Exercise

Activity that boosts the performance of the circulatory and respiratory systems in processing and moving oxygen.