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dbose

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse about to interview a client with suspected adult ADHD should prepare assessment
  questions to elicit information about the ADHD symptom that predominates in adults with this
  disorder. The focus of such a question would be on
 
  a. social impairment.
  b. inattention.
  c. hyperactivity.
  d. impulsivity.

Question 2

A short-term outcome that can be identified for a client completing his fourth alcohol detoxification
  program in 1 year is: that the client will
 
  a. use denial and rationalization in a healthier way.
  b. identify constructive outlets for anger.
  c. state that he sees the need for ongoing treatment.
  d. develop a dependent relationship with one staff member.


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s.meritte

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

B
Although hyperactivity, impulsivity, and social impairment usually diminish as troublesome
symptoms during adolescence and early adulthood, inattention usually persists from childhood into
adult ADHD.

Answer to Question 2

C
Option C refers to the need for ongoing treatment after detoxification and is a reasonable goal
related to controlling recidivism. Options A and D are undesirable. Option B: The scenario does not
give enough information to allow the learner to know whether anger has been identified as a
problem.


dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

kusterl

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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