An LPN working in a physician's office receives a call from the parent of a child who recently started taking dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (Focalin). The parent reports, "My son says he hasn't slept well for the past three days."
Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A. "Does your son watch TV or play video games in his room at night?"
B. "Insomnia is a common side effect with this type of medication and it may take a while for your son to adjust."
C. "I suggest you just give him half a pill in the morning today and see what happens."
D. "When does he usually take the medication?"
D
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