A child is prescribed dexmethylphenidate. When developing the teaching plan for the child and parents, the nurse instructs the parents to administer the drug at which time? Select all that apply
A) After breakfast
B) Before breakfast
C) After lunch
D) Before lunch
E) At bedtime
Ans: B, D
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The nurse should instruct the client's parents to administer dexmethylphenidate 30 to 45 minutes before breakfast and before lunch.
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Information on the chart is readily available to:
1. the client's family. 2. insurance companies. 3. research teams. 4. team members only.
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