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    A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 6-year-old child who is suspected to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following statements should the nurse make to describe the diagnostic process for ADHD?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "Blood tests and scans are typically used to confirm the diagnosis of ADHD.": There are no laboratory tests or imaging studies that can definitively diagnose ADHD; diagnosis is based on behavioral assessment and history. B. "We can use a computer-based test to definitively diagnose your child with ADHD.": Computer-based or neuropsychological tests can assist in assessment but cannot independently confirm ADHD. Diagnosis requires a comprehensive clinical evaluation. C. "Clinical manifestations of ADHD must be observed for at least three months to be considered for diagnosis.": Current guidelines require symptoms to be present for at least 6 months, not 3 months, to meet diagnostic criteria, so this statement is inaccurate. D. "Diagnosis of ADHD primarily relies on the results of comprehensive diagnostic studies.": Comprehensive diagnostic studies" refers to the holistic collection of data. This includes standardized rating scales (like the Vanderbilt or Conners scales) completed by parents and teachers, a detailed developmental history, physical examination, and clinical observation.

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