Multiple Choice
Joey, age 8 years, takes methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His mother complains to the nurse that Joey has a very poor appetite, and she struggles to help him gain weight. What teaching will the nurse provide?
A) Administer Joey's medication immediately after meals.
B) Administer Joey's medication at bedtime.
C) Skip a dose of the medication when Joey does not eat anything.
D) Assure Joey's mother that Joey will eat when he is hungry.
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