The parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks a nurse why the child has lost 10 pounds in the past 2 months. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Medications used to treat people with ADHD often cause decreased appetite."
B) "Hyperactivity causes excess physical activity and increased caloric expenditure."
C) "Side effects of the medications used to treat people with ADHD include nausea and vomiting."
D) "Loss of appetite is a symptom of ADHD."
A
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