The Mother of an 8-Year-Old Client Who Is Receiving Methylphenidate

question 17

Multiple Choice

The mother of an 8-year-old client who is receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin) tells the nurse the child has not slept well since being started on this drug.Which assessment question is a priority for this client?

• A)"Is your child having problems at school?"
• B)"Do you give the medication with food?"
• C)"Does your child have sleep apnea?"
• D)"What time do you give your child the medication?"

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Definitions:

Nucleus

The membrane-bound organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains the chromosomes and controls the cell's growth and reproduction.

Microtubules

Microtubules are cylindrical structures made of tubulin proteins, part of the cell's cytoskeleton, playing crucial roles in cell division, shape, and transport.

Cytoskeleton

A complex network of interlinking protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of cells, giving them shape, coherence, and the ability to move.

Support

The action or role of bearing the weight or stress of something, or providing assistance and stability when needed.