The nurse is checking an 8-year-old child who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into a clinic for an annual well-child visit. The child takes methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin). Which assessments are especially important for this child?
a. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
b. Height, weight, and blood pressure
c. Measures of fine- and gross-motor development
d. Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal upset
ANS: B
Methylphenidate may cause growth suppression, so the child's height and weight should be assessed. Methylphenidate may also increase blood pressure, so the nurse should pay careful attention to blood pressure.
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