A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child for possible ADHD. Which additional information is most important before supporting the diagnosis?
Correct answer: B. Symptoms occur in more than one setting
- A. Symptoms occur only during mathematics lessons
- B. Symptoms occur in more than one setting
- C. Symptoms began after a recent family move
- D. Symptoms occur only when the child is tired
Explanation
ADHD symptoms should be persistent and present in more than one setting, such as home and school. Behaviour seen only in one situation may reflect learning difficulty, stress, or an environmental problem rather than ADHD.
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