A Child Diagnosed with ADHD Shows Hyperactivity, Aggression, and Impaired

question 12

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with ADHD shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall) . The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?

• A) Increased expressiveness in communication with others
• B) Abilities to identify anxiety and implement self-control strategies
• C) Improved abilities to participate in cooperative play with other children
• D) Tolerates social interactions for short periods without disruption or frustration

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Definitions:

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

Inappropriate Affect

an emotional response or expression that is inconsistent with the situation at hand or the individual's emotional state.

Denotative Meaning

Meaning of a word shared by individuals who use a common language. The word baseball has the same meaning for all individuals who speak English, but the word code primarily denotes cardiac arrest to health care providers.

Personal Space

The physical distance individuals prefer to maintain between themselves and others to feel comfortable.