A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Has Been

question 26

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 of the following statements regarding the use of this 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 will need to be monitored on 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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