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charchew

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A school nurse is working with the parents of an 8-year-old who has Tourette syndrome on how best to accommodate the child. Which of the following would be most helpful? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Allowing for breaks when tics occur
  B) Providing for time-outs during the day
  C) Using a tape recorder to take notes
  D) Ensuring a specified amount of time for test taking
  E) Implementing a reward system for behavior

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a teaching session for a group of parents with children newly diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
 
  When explaining this disorder to the parents, which of the following would the nurse include as being involved? Select all answers that apply. A) Impulsivity
  B) Inattention
  C) Distractibility
  D) Hyperactivity
  E) Defiance
  F) Anxiety


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C
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Together the school nurse and parents should arrange for classroom accommodations such as allowing for tic breaks, taking untimed tests or tests in another room, or using note takers or tape recorders. Time-outs and reward systems are more appropriate for the child with ADHD.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
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ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity. Anxiety disorder and oppositional defiant disorder may be comorbidities associated with ADHD.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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