A 6-Year-Old Client Is Prescribed Methylphenidate (Ritalin)for a Diagnosis of ADHD.When

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old client is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a diagnosis of ADHD.When teaching the parents about this medication,which nursing statement explains how Ritalin works?

• A)"Ritalin's sedation side effect assists children by decreasing their energy level."
• B)"How Ritalin works is unknown.Although it is a stimulant,it does combat the symptoms of ADHD."
• C)"Ritalin helps the child focus by decreasing the amount of dopamine in the basal ganglia and neuron synapse."
• D)"Ritalin decreases hyperactivity by increasing serotonin levels."

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