1. Carlos is a 6-year-old boy in first grade diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Question
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1. Carlos is a 6-year-old boy in first grade diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), combined type.
Describe behaviors he might be exhibiting at home and in the classroom. Identify specific behavioral examples of his (1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity and the correlated neurotransmitter involved.
Develop a nursing care plan with two priority nursing diagnoses.
2. Andrea, 24, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was hospitalized after accusing colleagues of trying to poison her. She is being discharged to her mother’s care. Andrea’s mother is overwhelmed and asks how she is going to cope: “I can hardly talk to Andrea without upsetting her. She is still mad at me because I had her admitted. She says there is nothing wrong with her, and I’m worried she’ll stop her medication once she is home. What am I going to do?”
Explain Andrea’s behavior and symptoms as you would to Andrea’s mother.
How would you respond to the mother’s immediate concerns?
What priority concerns should the nurse address before Andrea’s discharge?
Complete medication drug cards for the following:
Lithium
Cymbalta
Celexa
Thorazine
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1. Carlos is a 6-year-old boy in first grade diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
