What is the nurse's priority focused assessment for adverse effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?
A) Dystonia, akinesia, and extrapyramidal symptoms
B) Bradycardia and hypotensive episodes
C) Sleep disturbances and weight loss
D) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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