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kshipps

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The mother of a 6-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder asks to speak to the nurse about her son's disruptive behavior. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
 
  A) Your son is a cute child, but he needs to calm down.
  B) It must be difficult to handle your son at home.
  C) You need to take a firmer approach with your son.
  D) Your son sure is active.

Question 2

An 8-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is jumping off the bed onto a chair. Initially the best response by the nurse would be:
 
  A) I need to talk to you.
  B) Stop that right now.
  C) You are going to hurt yourself.
  D) Why are you jumping off the bed?


SVictor

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback: Parents need support and reassurance; answer B validates the mother's feelings. Answer A is not appropriate. Answer C may put the parents on the defensive with regard to parenting skills used in the home. Answer D is not a therapeutic response.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback: The priority is stopping the unsafe behavior before injuries occur. Answers A, C, and D are not best responses for dealing with the unsafe situation.


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