Question

A nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder about the condition. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the parents make which statements? Select all that apply.

A."We need to set clear limits for our child's behavior."
B."A reward system would be useful to give our child positive feedback."
C."We need to limit the number of choices our child has."
D."We need to give our child all directions at once in case the child gets distracted."
E."If the child acts out, we can explain that this is being bad."

Answer 1

The parents of a child with ADHD should set clear limits, use a reward system, and limit choices to help manage the condition.

Step-by-step explanation:

The parents of a child diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) demonstrate successful teaching when they make the following statements:

• A. "We need to set clear limits for our child's behavior." Setting clear boundaries and expectations can help manage the child's impulsivity and hyperactivity.
• B. "A reward system would be useful to give our child positive feedback." Implementing a reward system can motivate the child to exhibit desired behaviors and can help improve attention and focus.
• C. "We need to limit the number of choices our child has." Limiting choices can reduce decision-making difficulties and minimize distractions for the child.