An Adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)says,"I've Always Been

question 22

Multiple Choice

An adult 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 first 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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