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 statement regarding the use of the 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 may be delayed with this medication.
C) This medication may increase the risk of psychosis.
D) This medication has less abuse tendency because it is not a stimulant.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a young school-age child recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Which statement by the child's mother indicates that teaching goals have not been achieved?
A) I will let my child do homework while watching a favorite television show.
B) I will give my child ADHD medication with meals.
C) I will take my child to the doctor every 3 months for a weight and height check.
D) I will stick to the same routine each day after school.
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