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amal · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An adult says, When I was a child, I took medication because I couldn't follow my teachers' directions. I stopped taking it when I was about 13. I still have trouble getting organized, which causes difficulty doing my job. Which disorder is most likely?

a. Stress intolerance disorder
b. Generalized anxiety disorder
c. Borderline personality disorder
d. Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Question 2

A patient says, I often make careless mistakes and have trouble staying focused. Sometimes it's hard to listen to what someone is saying. I have problems putting things in the right order and often lose equipment.

Which problem should the nurse document?

a. Inattention
b. Impulsivity
c. Hyperactivity
d. Social impairment

Dominic · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Adult ADHD is usually diagnosed in early life and treated until adolescence. Treatment is often stopped because professionals think the disorder resolves itself because the hyperactive impulsive behaviors may diminish; the inattentive and disorganized behaviors tend to persist, however. Stress intolerance disorder is not found in the DSM-IV-TR. The scenario description is inconsistent with generalized anxiety disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Inattention refers to the failure to stay focused. A number of the other problems are the result of failure to pay attention, which contributes to problems with organization. Impulsivity refers to acting without thinking through the consequences. Hyperactivity refers to excessive motor activity. Social impairment refers to the failure to use appropriate social skills.