A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is ...

[kwoodring]

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is interested in playing the drums in the school band. The school nurse should
 
  1. recommend the child take privatelessons and not join the band.
  2. encourage the child to join theband.
  3. consult with the physician aboutallowing the child to participate in band activities.
  4. discourage the child from playing inthe band.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently emigrated from a southeast Asian country. The mother has been resting since the birth, while her sister has changed the diapers and fed the infant.
 
  The most likely explanation for this behavior is that the patient: 1. Is not attaching to her infant appropriately.
  2. Is not going to be a good mother, and the baby is at risk.
  3. Has no mother present to role-model behaviors.
  4. Is exhibiting normal behavior for her culture.

[CourtneyCNorton]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:2
Rationale: A child with ADHD may lack connectedness with other children. Participation in a school activity where the rules of working with others can be learned should be encouraged.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale 1: This is expected behavior in certain cultures.
Rationale 2: The motherinfant couplet is not at risk. This is expected behavior in certain cultures.
Rationale 3: Even though her mother is not present, her sister is role-modeling behaviors.
Rationale 4: In many cultures, especially those in developing countries with traditionally high infant mortality rates, the mother is expected to rest while the female relatives and sometimes the spouse provide child care for the first several weeks to months.

[kwoodring]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent