A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Has Been

question 42

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .The client's healthcare provider has prescribed amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall) to treat the child's disorder.Which statement regarding the use of the medication is appropriate for the nurse to include in the medication teaching?

• A) "Your child's liver function should be monitored with this medication."
• B) "Your child's growth may be delayed with this medication."
• C) "This medication may increase the risk of psychosis."
• D) "This medication has less abuse tendency because it is not a stimulant."

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