A School-Age Client Comes to the Clinic for Routine Follow-Up

question 14

Multiple Choice

A school-age client comes to the clinic for routine follow-up after being placed on Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 2 weeks ago for a diagnosis of ADHD. The client weighed 15 pounds over normal for height prior to the start of the Ritalin. The mother states concern that the client is no longer snacking, barely finishes meals, and "will lose too much weight." What is the nurse's best response to this concern?

• A) "Make an appointment each week for us to monitor against too much weight loss."
• B) "It is normal for clients to lose weight when taking Ritalin."
• C) "The diminished appetite may reduce. Begin by offering small, frequent meals, continue to monitor weight loss."
• D) "The Ritalin will help the client to return to normal weight for his height."

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, indicating levels of inequality.

X-axis

The horizontal line on a graph that represents the independent variable.

Vertical

An orientation or direction that goes straight up and down, perpendicular to the horizon.

Gini Coefficient

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