A parent thinks a school-aged child has ADHD. The nurse asks the parent to describe the child's behaviors. Which behaviors are characteristic of ADHD? (Select all that apply.)

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Children with ADHD often act without thinking and thus are more likely to have accidents and injuries. They have difficulty following through with tasks, and forgetting to turn in homework is a manifestation of this. They interrupt others frequently. They are impulsive, not compulsive (a behavior associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD]). Playing video games requires sustained attention and mental effort and is not characteristic of ADHD.

A Parent Thinks a School-Aged Child Has ADHD