Asked by Cassandra Vaughn-Andrews on Jul 15, 2024
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When a 5-year-old diagnosed with ADHD bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child, what is the nurse's best action?
A) Instruct the parents to take the aggressive child home.
B) Direct the aggressive child to stop immediately.
C) Call for emergency assistance from other staff.
D) Take the aggressive child to another room.
ADHD
A neurodevelopmental disorder marked by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, impacting daily functioning and development.
- Pinpoint techniques for nurturing positive social behavior and self-esteem in young individuals.
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Yolanda PereraJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse should manage the milieu with structure and limit setting. Removing the aggressive child to another room is an appropriate consequence for the aggressiveness. Directing the child to stop will not be effective. This is not an emergency. Intervention is needed rather than sending the child home.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint techniques for nurturing positive social behavior and self-esteem in young individuals.
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