Behavioral and Developmental Disorders in Children · NCLEX Exam

What is expected regarding symptoms in children with ADHD according to diagnostic criteria?

  1. Be present only in the home environment
  2. Begin after age 16
  3. Occur in more than one setting and impair functioning
  4. Always respond rapidly to stimulant medication alone
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Correct answer: Occur in more than one setting and impair functioning

Diagnostic criteria for ADHD require symptoms to be present in more than one setting and cause impairment; home-only behaviour does not satisfy criteria.

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