The parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tells the school nurse that the child’s teacher has called a conference. Which statement is true regarding evaluation of treatment for the child with ADHD?

A family member is the primary caregiver to a client with dementia who states, “This is so overwhelming. I want to do the right thing but I have no life.” Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A child is expelled from school for repeated fighting and vandalizing school property. The school nurse and counselor meet with the parents to explain that the child may benefit from counseling and are formulating a collaborative plan. The child is experiencing signs of which disorder?

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child during a wellness checkup. Which statement(s) by the parent indicate that the child needs to be screened for autism spectrum disorder? Select all that apply.

Conduct disorder is characterized by aggression to people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness and theft, and serious violation of rules.

The most common severe cognitive impairment in the United States is Alzheimer’s dementia. What percentage of the population over the age of 85 have the disease?

The adult child of a client with dementia asks the nurse how to respond when the client repeatedly states they had a busy day at work but the client has not worked in over 20 years. Which is the best guidance that the nurse could offer?

The nurse observe a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) grab another child in a group session. Which response by the nurse is most effective in stopping the behavior?

Intellectual developmental disorder involves a below-average intellectual functioning  (IQ below 90)

The nurse manager in an long-term care facility is managing the environment to give optimal care to clients with dementia. Which will the nurse include when improving the living environment?