Question

A mother of a 6-year-old boy with the diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tells the nurse that when she is reading storybooks to her son, about halfway through the story he becomes distracted, fidgets, and stops paying attention. What should the nurse suggest to the mother?

a. Shorten the duration of story sessions and gradually increase as attention improves.

b. Use more visual aids and interactive elements in the story to maintain engagement.

c. Encourage the child to take breaks during the story to release excess energy.

d. Switch to audio storytelling to stimulate different sensory experiences.

Answer 1

The nurse should suggest to the mother to shorten the duration of story sessions and gradually increase as attention improves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should suggest option a. Shorten the duration of story sessions and gradually increase as attention improves to the mother. Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty maintaining focus for extended periods of time. By shortening the duration of story sessions and gradually increasing them as the child's attention improves, it allows the child to practice focusing without becoming overwhelmed or distracted.