title: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders.
abstract: ADHD is a complex disorder affecting all areas of the patient's life. There are many myths about the disorder, which have to be denounced to enable proper diagnosis and treatment. This lifelong disorder challenges in nurses in various practice settings to understand the basis of ADHD, analyze symptoms, and implement holistic treatment planning. Nurses play key roles in the data collection process, treatment planning, and working with the patient in the community and school systems. Health education is a strong component of comprehensive treatment planning, and nurses are in pivotal positions to provide a host of interventions that facilitate optimal function and quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Avery Finney Psychotherapy, No. 141 Interstate Corporate Center, 11 Kroger, No. 141, Norfolk, VA 23502, USA. mlzrncs@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Michele L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Zimmerman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing