A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has hyperactivity, distractibility, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed methylphenidate (Concerta). The desired behavior for which the nurse should monitor is:
a. increased expressiveness in communicating with others
b. improved ability to participate in play with other children
c. ability to identify anxiety and implement self-control strategies
d. improved socialization skills with other children and authority figures
Question 2
A 5-year-old child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair in the waiting room, runs across the room, and begins to slap another child. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Call for emergency assistance from another staff member.
b. Instruct the parents to take the child home immediately.
c. Direct this child to stop, and then comfort the other child.
d. Take the child into another room with toys to act out feelings.
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