The Nurse Is Checking an 8-Year-Old Child Who Has Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity

The nurse is checking an 8-year-old child who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into a clinic for an annual well-child visit. The child takes methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin) . Which assessments are especially important for this child?

A) Heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
B) Height, weight, and blood pressure
C) Measures of fine- and gross-motor development
D) Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal upset

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