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The child has symptoms of ADHD including inability to sit still, lack of concentration, and fidgeting fingers, putting them at risk for injury. The nurse diagnosed the risk for injury due to hyperactivity from ADHD. The nurse planned interventions for 2-3 hours to help the parents and child identify injury risks and provide a safe environment, such as providing an area for movement, removing sharp objects, and educating parents on managing ADHD and injury prevention.

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Adhd NCP

The child has symptoms of ADHD including inability to sit still, lack of concentration, and fidgeting fingers, putting them at risk for injury. The nurse diagnosed the risk for injury due to hyperactivity from ADHD. The nurse planned interventions for 2-3 hours to help the parents and child identify injury risks and provide a safe environment, such as providing an area for movement, removing sharp objects, and educating parents on managing ADHD and injury prevention.

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Assessment Subj: N/A Obj: The child cannot remain sitting Lack of concentration Dawdling of fingers

Nursing Diagnosis Risk for injury r/t hyperactivity secondary to ADHD

Scientific Explanation ADHD is a developmental disorder primarily characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity

Planning After 2-3 hours of nursing intervention the parents and the child will be able to identify the risks for injuries and be able to prevent injuries.

Nursing Interventions o Provide an area where the child can move around and release excess energy o Remove harmful objects (e.g. sharp objects, etc.) o Help the parents identify risks for injury

Rationale

Evaluation

To decrease hyperactivity

After 2-3 hours of nursing intervention the parent and the child was able to identify risks for injuries.

Remove/lessen factors for injuries Enable the parents to identify risks for injuries to prevent injuries Giving parents information about the disorder may help them provide a safety environment for their child

o Discuss to the parents how to manage a child who has ADHD

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