The nurse is teaching the family of a child who is prescribed amphetamine mixed salts sustained release (Adderall XR)for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following should the nurse teach the family is the best time to administer the medication?
A)Just before lunch
B)At bedtime
C)With the evening meal
D)Early in the morning

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A)Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.
B)Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.
C)Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.
D)Administering the medication early in the day can help alleviate the effect of insomnia. Before lunch might be difficult and cause embarrassment to the child if the child is in school. Evening and bedtime are incorrect as this medicine can cause insomnia.

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