Which of the following statements indicates that medication teaching for the parents of a 6-year-old child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been effective?
A) "We'll teach him the proper way to take the medication so he can manage it independently."
B) "We'll be sure he takes the Ritalin at the same time every day, just before bedtime."
C) "We're so glad that Ritalin will eliminate the problems of ADHD."
D) "We'll be sure to record his weight on a weekly basis."
D
Feedback: Stimulant medications used to treat ADHD can suppress appetite, and the child may lose or fail to gain weight properly. The client is too young to manage his medications independently. Ritalin should be given in divided doses. Ritalin reduces hyperactivity, impulsivity, and mood lability and helps the child to pay attention more appropriately.
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