A Physician Orders Methylphenidate (Ritalin)for a Child Diagnosed with Attention

A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .Which information about this medication should the nurse provide to the parents?

A) If one dose of Ritalin is missed, double the next dose.
B) Administer Ritalin to the child after breakfast.
C) Administer Ritalin to the child just prior to bedtime.
D) A side effect of Ritalin is decreased ability to learn.

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