A Child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)is in the Clinic

question 30

Multiple Choice

A child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the clinic with parents,who complain that even though they are following the treatment plan,the child is not improving.What action can the nurse suggest to improve the effectiveness of the plan?

• A) Consult with the school nurse to follow through with behavior logs.
• B) Ensure the entire family is continuing to keep counseling appointments.
• C) Reassure the parents that it takes a long time to see changes in behavior.
• D) Teach the parents about herbal and diet therapies they can try at home.

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SSE

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Error Sum Of Squares

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ANOVA Table

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Test Statistic

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