Exam 25: Development

The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant using the Denver Developmental Screening test.The test shows that the infant is delayed in gross motor development.What activities can the nurse implement to help the child attain appropriate developmental levels?

A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The client's healthcare provider has prescribed amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall)to treat the child's disorder.Which statement regarding the use of the medication is appropriate for the nurse to include in the medication teaching?

The parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)observe that the child has difficulty making friends and are concerned about social expectations for their child.Which is the priority diagnosis for this child based on the parent's concern?

A pediatric nurse is performing an assessment on a toddler who is suspected of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD? When assessing the child's health history,which question to the parents would not provide adequate information to appropriately assess the toddler for this disorder?

The nurse is caring for a young school-age child recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which statement by the child's mother indicates that teaching goals have not been achieved?

A toddler cannot stand next to furniture and does not try to pull himself up from a sitting position.Based on this data,the nurse plans care for this client based on which deficiency?

A community health nurse is educating pregnant clients about the prenatal causes and risk factors associated with the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which statement will the nurse include in the educational session?

The community nurse develops an educational program that focuses on the developmental tasks of adults ages 50 to 60.Which developmental task accomplishment within Gould's theory should the nurse highlight?