Pts teaching
This help a person with adhd remember medication, appointments and daily tasks
Using a planner, calendar, or phone reminders
A patient with ADHD says “I can never sit still“ the nurse response. “Why can’t you just sit down and relax"
Non-therapeutic communication ( reasoning: "why" can make the patient feel defensive
Name two symptoms of hyperactivity
Talking excessively, difficulty remaining seated, running or climbing excessively fidgeting
Why should stimulants be avoided late in the day,
Prevent insomnia.
A patient with ADHD says everyone gets mad at me because I interrupt people the nurse response. It sounds like this has been frustrating For you, tell me more about it.
Therapeutic communication ( reasoning: the nurse uses reflection and encourages a client to express feelings)
Which ADHD symptom causes a person to interrupt others or blurt out answers
What is impulsivity?
A nurse is teaching a patient with ADHD about lifestyle habits that can help symptoms. What daily habit should the nurse encourage to improve attention and decrease restlessness.
Regular physical exercise consistent sleep schedule
A patient with ADHD says I’m worried I will never be able to concentrate in school. The nurse response don’t worry everything will be fine. What non therapeutic communication technique is this demonstrating
False reassurance
A person with ADHD frequently lose school supplies forgets assignments and has difficulty organizing task. Which symptom is this ?
What is inattention?