Author Question: A child is taking amphetamine mixed salts (Adderall) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ... (Read 102 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A child is taking amphetamine mixed salts (Adderall) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse is teaching the family when to administer the medication to their child.

A which of the following times does the nurse tell the parents to give the medication? 1. At bedtime
2. Before lunch
3. With the evening meal
4. Early in the a.m.

Question 2

The nurse is working on a unit with an unlicensed assistive person (UAP). One nurse refuses to utilize the UAP and is consistently late leaving the unit at the end of the shift. The nurse is jeopardizing effective care because of:

1. The state nurse practice act.
2. The belief that others cannot perform tasks.
3. Overdependence on others.
4. Avoidance of responsibility.

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Early in the a.m.

Rationale:
Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.

Answer to Question 2

2. The belief that others cannot perform tasks.

Rationale:
One barrier to delegation is the belief that nobody else is capable of getting the job done for the client. The state nurse practice act would be considered an environmental barrier. The nurse who refuses to delegate care is not being overly dependent. The nurse is accepting too much responsibility rather than too little.