A Nurse Is Caring for a Toddler Client Whose Parent

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a toddler client whose parent suspects may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .Which statements does the nurse know to be true regarding diagnosis criteria for ADHD? Select all that apply.

• A) Children must have 3 or more symptoms that have persisted for 3 or more months with negative impacts.
• B) Children must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts.
• C) Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD.
• D) Diagnostic criteria for ADHD are nonspecific and vary with every child.
• E) Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information or feelings without the use of words; this includes gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

Selective Expectation

The psychological phenomenon where individuals perceive and interpret information based on their preconceptions, leading to a biased view of outcomes.

Productivity Suffers

A situation where the efficiency or output of work decreases due to various factors.

Emotional Interference

The impact of one's emotions on their cognitive processes, potentially hindering decision-making or problem-solving abilities.