A client asks the nurse if she knows anything about the use of Ritalin, a CNS stimulant, for weight loss. How can the nurse BEST respond to her question?
a. While Ritalin may decrease the appetite, it is not recommended, because it can lead to physical and psychic dependence.
b. Going on a diet is an obvious remedy.
c. Ritalin is a CNS depressant and may cause fatigue.
d. Ritalin is the most frequently recommended medication for weight loss.
a. While Ritalin may decrease the appetite, it is not recommended, because it can lead to physical and psychic dependence.
FEEDBACK:
a. While Ritalin may decrease the appetite, it is not recommended, because it can lead to physical and psychic dependence.
b. This statement is accusatory and judgmental. .
c. Ritalin is a CNS stimulant and may cause insomnia. .
d. Ritalin is not recommended for weight loss. .
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