An adult with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) says, I've always been stupid. I never had friends when I was a child. My parents often punished me because I made mistakes. Now, I can't keep a job.
The nurse managing care should first consider:
a. Aversive therapy to extinguish negative behaviors
b. Cognitive therapy to help address internalized beliefs
c. Group therapy to allow comparison of feelings with others
d. Vocational counseling to identify needed occupational skills
Question 2
Which nursing action should occur first when preparing to work with a patient who has a problem of sexual functioning?
a. Acquiring knowledge of the patient's sexual roles and preferences
b. Developing an understanding of human sexual responses
c. Assessing the patient's sexual functioning
d. Clarifying the nurse's own personal values