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The Nurse Is Performing a Routine Pediatric Assessment on an 11-Year-Old

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The nurse is performing a routine pediatric assessment on an 11-year-old student who is being medicated for ADHD. The parent reports disruptive behavior and acting out both at school and at home. The parent asks about a possible medication increase. Which information is the most important for the nurse to acquire?


A) Whether the student is having problems sleeping
B) How often the student is getting medication
C) The student's weight and level of appetite
D) The student's perception of medication effects

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