The 8 -year -old client is receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin). The client's mother tells the nurse that he won't eat while on his medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Giving the medication after meals and encouraging supplements between meals can help stimulate the client's appetite while still managing his ADHD symptoms with the medication. Starting an appetite stimulant medication or referring to a nutritionist may not be necessary at this point, as there are more conservative approaches to try first. There is no indication that the client is depressed, so starting an antidepressant medication is not necessary.

The 8 -Year -Old Client Is Receiving Methylphenidate (Ritalin)