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Brittanyd9008

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A school nurse is aware that a large number of students in the school have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
 
  Which of the following after-school activities may be most beneficial in the management of these students' symptoms?
 
  A) Participating in an online multiplayer video game club in one of the classrooms
  B) Playing a casual game of basketball or volleyball in the school gym
  C) Using the rock-climbing wall outside the school
  D) Going on an outing to a forested nature preserve near the school

Question 2

The nurse who provides care under the auspices of a group home is planning the care of a 12-year-old boy who has been referred to the home by the court system.
 
  Knowing that the boy has a documented history of conduct disorder, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize during the boy's transition into the group home?
 
  A) Impaired Social Interaction due to withdrawal
  B) Impaired Social Interaction due to alienation from others secondary to aggressive acts
  C) Risk for Injury related to poor safety awareness
  D) Hopelessness related to separation from family



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Green outdoor settings have been shown to reduce ADHD symptoms significantly more than indoor or built outdoor settings.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The aggression, acting out, and antisocial behavior associated with conduct disorder create the potential for social alienation in a group setting. Such individuals are less likely to withdraw, injure themselves, or experience hopelessness.



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