A Mother Comes to the Clinic with Her 7-Year-Old Son

A mother comes to the clinic with her 7-year-old son who has had a cold for 2 days.She has been giving the child an over-the-counter preparation for his cough.The mother tells the nurse the child has been very hyperactive since his illness.The nurse assessing this patient would tell the mother which of the following?

A) "Keep him busy.He will soon get tired and fall asleep."
B) "All children act this way when they are ill and want attention."
C) "Over-the-counter medication may cause reactions in children."
D) "Over-the-counter medication is not strong enough to cause a reaction."