A nurse is caring for a toddler client whose parent suspects may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which statements does the nurse know to be true regarding diagnosis criteria for ADHD? Select all that apply.
A) Children must have 3 or more symptoms that have persisted for 3 or more months with negative impacts.
B) Children must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts.
C) Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD.
D) Diagnostic criteria for ADHD are nonspecific and vary with every child.
E) Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.

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A) In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, the child age 17 and younger must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts. Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are specific and standard with every child. Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.
B) In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, the child age 17 and younger must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts. Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are specific and standard with every child. Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.
C) In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, the child age 17 and younger must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts. Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are specific and standard with every child. Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.
D) In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, the child age 17 and younger must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts. Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are specific and standard with every child. Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.
E) In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, the child age 17 and younger must have 6 or more symptoms that have persisted for 6 or more months with negative impacts. Children with learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed as having ADHD. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are specific and standard with every child. Children must have a physical examination prior to the diagnosis of ADHD to rule out other diseases.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Toddler Client Whose Parent