Author Question: A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy the next day. The ... (Read 110 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy the next day. The nurse has planned a preoperative teaching session for the child, who has a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Which teaching technique is most appropriate for this client?
A) Play a television show in the background.
B) Ask other children who have had this procedure to talk to the child.
C) Allow the child to lead the session to gain a sense of control.
D) Give instructions verbally and use a picture pamphlet, repeating points more than once.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the family of a child who is prescribed amphetamine mixed salts (Adderall) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Which is the best time for the nurse to teach the family to administer the medication?
A) Before lunch
B) At bedtime
C) With the evening meal
D) Early in the morning

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

A teaching session for a child with ADHD should foster attention. Giving instructions verbally and in written form, repeating the main points, will improve learning for a child with ADHD. Talking to other children who have had this procedure may not foster understanding, because this child has ADHD. A child who has difficulty concentrating should not lead the session even though the child needs to feel in control. The environment should be quiet, with minimal distractions. Distractions such as noise from a television should be minimized.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.