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pane00 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is to improve relationships with other children. Which treatment modality should the nurse suggest for the plan of care?

a. Reality therapy
b. Simple restitution
c. Social skills group
d. Insight-oriented group therapy

Question 2

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behavior with others.

Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective? The child:

a. has an improved ability to identify anxiety and use self-control strategies.
b. has increased expressiveness in communication with others.
c. shows increased responsiveness to authority figures.
d. engages in cooperative play with other children.

raili21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Social skills training teaches the child to recognize the impact of his or her behavior on others. It uses instruction, role-playing, and positive reinforcement to enhance social outcomes. The other therapies would have lesser or no impact on peer relationships.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The goal should be directly related to the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis, in this case, improvement in the child's aggressiveness and play. The distracters are more relevant for a child with autism spectrum or anxiety disorder.