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June, 2020
autistic disorder signs/symptoms
autistic disorder signs/symptoms Autistic disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment in social interactions, communication, and repetitive behavior. The child diagnosed with autistic disorder exhibits inappropriate responses and impaired language when interacting with others and the environment. The child is unable to understand what is happening around them, leading to the child being […]
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adhd nursing interventions
adhd nursing interventions Nursing Interventions • Minimize impulsiveness by scheduling frequent breaks in the activity. • Break tasks into small steps that the child can complete within their attention span. • Assist the child in identifying unacceptable and acceptable behaviors. • Create an environment with minimum distractions. • Encourage the child to express themself when […]
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adhd nursing diagnosis
adhd nursing diagnosis adhd nursing Diagnoses • Impaired social interaction related to intrusive behavior • Noncompliance with expectation of task related to low frustration tolerance and short attention span • Risk for injury related to impulsive behavior and the inability to perceive self-harm From Mental health articles, post adhd nursing diagnosis Post Footer automatically generated […]
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attention deficit disorder treatment options
attention deficit disorder treatment options ADHD of Hallmark Signs and Symptoms. • Inattentiveness: • Unable to focus on new things; can focus on things they like doing • Easily distracted • Do not complete tasks • Make frequent mistakes • Avoid complex tasks • Impulsiveness: • Interrupt someone when talking • Express views before thinking […]
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causes of attention deficit disorder
causes of attention deficit disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is developmentally inappropriate behavior in school-age children that results in the inability of the child to focus on the task at hand. More boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. Some researchers believe a child can develop ADHD as early as 4 years of age. […]
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how to work on a children and adolescent for psychiatric nurse?
The psychiatric nurse who works on a children and adolescent unit will be responsible for caring for children who have mental and personality disorders that lead to disruptive behavior. Behavior can be controlled by using the following strategies: • Create a token environment: A token environment is one where acceptable behavior is rewarded with a […]
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