What Is the Priority Outcome for a 6-Year-Old Patient Who

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the priority outcome for a 6-year-old patient who had been started on methylphenidate (Ritalin) ?

• A) The patient will avoid altercations with peers.
• B) The patient will be able to complete age-appropriate chores at home.
• C) The patient will use age-appropriate play with peers.
• D) The patient will maintain weight within norms for this age group.

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Definitions:

Duty-Based Approach

An ethical perspective that focuses on the duties or moral obligations individuals have to others, society, or specific principles, regardless of the consequences.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that evaluates actions based on their consequences, specifically aiming to maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.

Inherent Feature(s)

Basic or essential attributes that are naturally part of something or someone, often determining its character or essence.