Author Question: In the OB follow-up clinic, your patient, who is 4 weeks post-delivery, tells you she is sleeping ... (Read 49 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In the OB follow-up clinic, your patient, who is 4 weeks post-delivery, tells you she is sleeping for long hours, wants to avoid taking care of the baby, and wishes she had never had the baby. What would be your first response?

A.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed at first.
B.
Tell me more about these feelings.
C.
Report her to Child Protective Services.
D.
I'll call your husband right away to get you back home to rest.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are true? (Select all that apply)

A.
ADHD is more common in boys than in girls.
B.
Children with ADHD tend to be of below-average intelligence.
C.
ADHD is caused by dysfunctional parental relationships.
D.
Children with ADHD are often treated with the use of stimulants.
E.
Children with ADHD often benefit from behavior modification tools like limit setting, reward systems, and positive reinforcement.
F.
Even though we think of ADHD as a disorder in children, adults can also have it.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The open-ended question will give you more information and be less judgmental to this patient. This behavior is not normal at 4 weeks post delivery and more rest is probably not adequate treatment. You would like a lot more information before reporting this as neglect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E, F
Children with ADHD tend to be of above normal intelligence but often don't function at those levels. The causes of ADHD are more associated with brain dysfunction and genetic factors.