Question

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behavior with others. Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective? The child:_______.
a. has an improved ability to identify anxiety and use self-control strategies.
b. has increased expressiveness in communication with others.
c. shows increased responsiveness to authority figures.
d. engages in cooperative play with other children.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

The goal should be directly related to the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis, in this case, improvement in the child's aggressiveness and play. The distracters are more relevant for a child with autism spectrum or anxiety disorder.