Exam 33: Children and Adolescents

Which of the following interventions should a nurse anticipate implementing when planning care for children diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply.

Which of the following risk factors noted during a family history assessment should a nurse associate with the potential development of intellectual disability? Select all that apply.

Which nursing intervention should be prioritized when caring for a child diagnosed with intellectual disability?

In planning care for a child diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder,which would be a realistic client outcome?

A 6-year-old client is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin)for a diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).When teaching the parents about this medication,which nursing statement explains how Ritalin works?

A nursing instructor is teaching about the developmental characteristics of clients diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability (ID).Which student statement indicates that further instruction is needed?

When planning care for a client,which medication classification should a nurse recognize as effective in the treatment of Tourette's disorder?

A client has an IQ of 47.Which nursing diagnosis best addresses a client problem associated with this degree of intellectual disability?

A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is having difficulty completing homework assignments.What information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?

The nurse should recognize which of the following findings contribute to a client's development of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Select all that apply.

Which behavioral approach should a nurse utilize when caring for children diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders?

A preschool child is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.To help the child feel more secure on the unit,which intervention should a nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has the nursing diagnosis of disturbed personal identity.Which outcome would best address this client's diagnosis?

Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability?

A nursing instructor is teaching about pharmacological treatments for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which information about atomoxetine (Strattera)should be included in the lesson plan?

Which should be the priority nursing intervention when caring for a child diagnosed with conduct disorder?

Which nursing intervention related to self-care would be most appropriate for a teenager diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability?

A nurse has taken report for the evening shift on an adolescent inpatient unit.Which client should the nurse address first?

A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin)for a child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which information about this medication should the nurse provide to the parents?

Which finding would be most likely in a child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder?