Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder in child that is characterized by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity. The diagnosis is established base on self-reports, parent, and teacher report, and psychological assessments.
The child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may probably has childhood problems such as lowered intellectual development, some minor physical abnormalities, sleeping disturbances, behavioral or emotional disorders, and difficulty in social relationships.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Easily distracted with external or internal stimuli
- Difficulty with following the instructions
- Poor attention span
- Talking excessively
- Shifting from one uncompleted activity to another
- Interrupting or intruding on others
- Engaging in physically dangerous activities
Nursing Interventions:
- Encourage support group for parent
- Provide environmental and physical safety measures
- Enhance capabilities and self-esteem
- Administer medications as prescribed such as methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), pemoline (Cylert), and dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine)
- Inform the child and parent that the effects medication may come with in 1-2 weeks if taken as prescribed
2 comments:
Interesting post. I agree with you totally. On another aspect, my take is that child development during the early stages is extremely important and no parent should ever forget that.
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