What Is the Nurse's Priority Focused Assessment for Adverse Effects

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the nurse's priority focused assessment for adverse effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?

• A) Dystonia, akinesia, and extrapyramidal symptoms
• B) Bradycardia and hypotensive episodes
• C) Sleep disturbances and weight loss
• D) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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