Methylphenidate will be used to treat a 9-year-old boy's ADHD. In light of this drug's most common adverse effects, the nurse who is working with the family should implement what strategy?
A) A strategy to ensure that the boy maintains normal bladder function
B) A plan to address the boy's loss of appetite
C) A plan to enhance the boy's self-esteem
D) A strategy to regularly monitor the boy's blood glucose levels
B
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Like dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate often causes loss of appetite. Plans to address this should be in place at the beginning of therapy. Frequent blood glucose monitoring and actions to maintain bladder function are not likely necessary. Self-esteem should likely be addressed during treatment, but reduced self-esteem is not an adverse effect of methylphenidate.
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