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A mother presents to the pediatric clinic with her 1st-grade child, aged 7 years, for a well child physical. When collecting information about the child from the mother, she mentions that she is concerned about her child’s behavior because he has “been getting into a lot of trouble at school.” The mother also mentions that the teacher is concerned that the child is not focused and is therefore having difficulty with the task of sitting long enough to learn during the day at school. The mother states she feels “it is the school’s fault, he is always a busy boy and I warned them he runs all the time and has very high energy for a boy.”
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Objective Data:
Vitals: T 98.7 F// P 82// RR 16// BP (98/72)
Height: 48in
Weight: 45lbs
BMI: 13.7
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Questions:
Based on the information by the mother, the provider has discussed the possibility of ADHD with the mother. She questions the nurse on how her son “got” this disease. How should the nurse explain the origin of the disorder ADHD?
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The mother asks the nurse for recommendations on management of ADHD in her child. What information does the nurse provide?
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In developing a plan of care, what are two expected outcomes for this child?
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