Author Question: Which of the following interventions should a nurse anticipate implementing when planning care for ... (Read 92 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following interventions should a nurse anticipate implementing when planning care for children diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply.

A. Behavior modification
B. Antianxiety medications
C. Competitive group sports
D. Group therapy
E. Family therapy

Question 2

Which of the following risk factors noted during a family history assessment should a nurse associate with the potential development of intellectual disability? Select all that apply.

A. A family history of Tay-Sachs disease
B. Childhood meningococcal infection
C. Deprivation of nurturance and social contact
D. History of maternal multiple motor and verbal tics
E. A diagnosis of maternal major depressive disorder

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

Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
The nurse should anticipate that behavior modification, group therapy, and family therapy may be implemented in the management of ADHD in children. These interventions are often used in conjunction with psychopharmacology to reduce impulsive and hyperactive behaviors and to increase attention span.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
The nurse should associate a family history of Tay-Sachs disease, childhood meningococcal infections, and deprivation of nurturance and social contact as risk factors that would predispose a child to intellectual disability. Major predisposing factors of intellectual disability include: hereditary factors, early alterations in embryonic development, pregnancy and perinatal factors, medical conditions acquired in infancy or childhood, environmental influences, and other mental disorders.