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Yolanda

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The nurse is teaching the parents of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD who has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which should the nurse include in teaching about the side effects of methylphenidate?
 
  a. Your child may experience a sense of nervousness.
  b. You may see an increase in your child's appetite.
  c. Your child may experience daytime sleepiness.
  d. You may see a decrease in your child's blood pressure.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the family of a child with a history of encopresis. Which should be included in the nurse's discussion with this family?
 
  a. Instruct the parents to sit the child on the toilet at twice-daily routine intervals.
  b. Instruct the parents that the child will probably need to have daily enemas.
  c. Suggest the use of stimulant cathartics weekly.
  d. Reassure the family that most problems are resolved successfully, with some relapses during periods of stress.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Nervousness is one of the common side effects of Ritalin. Decreased appetite with subsequent weight loss, insomnia, and increased blood pressure are other common side effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Children may be unaware of a prior sensation and unable to control the urge once it begins. They may be so accustomed to bowel accidents that they are unable to smell or feel it. Family counseling is directed toward reassurance that most problems resolve successfully, although relapses during periods of stress are possible. Sitting the child on the toilet is not recommended because it may intensify the parent-child conflict. Enemas may be needed for impactions, but long-term use prevents the child from assuming responsibility for defecation. Stimulant cathartics may cause cramping that can frighten child.


Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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