Author Question: Signs and symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder include: a. difficulty following ... (Read 31 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Signs and symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder include:

a. difficulty following directions c. excessive sleep patterns
b. daydreaming d. inability to verbalize needs

Question 2

When a nurse is providing education to the caregiver of a child who is autistic, which of these aspects MUST be included?

a. avoiding overprotection or coddling
b. exposing their child to varied experiences as often as possible
c. insisting their child perform daily self-care tasks
d. keeping schedules and caregivers as consistent as possible

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Signs and symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder include poor impulse control, distractibility, fidgeting with hands, squirming in seat, excessive talking, and difficulty following directions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Nursing interventions for the caregiver of a child who is autistic include having familiar objects around them, providing close supervision at all times, and keeping the nurses' and caregiver's schedules as consistent as possible.