An 8-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)was Admitted

question 28

Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old client diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was admitted 5 days ago for management of temper tantrums.What would be a priority nursing intervention during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship?

• A) Set a contract with the client to limit acting-out behaviors while hospitalized.
• B) Teach the importance of taking fluoxetine (Prozac) consistently, even when feeling better.
• C) Discuss behaviors that are and are not acceptable on the unit.
• D) Ask the client to demonstrate learned coping skills without direction from the nurse.

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