When referring to Case Study 6: Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), what instruction should the nurse practitioner provide to the parents of a child newly prescribed a methylphenidate transdermal patch?
A) "Apply the transdermal patch when your child needs it to take effect and they can wear it for 4 hours."
B) "Apply the transdermal patch 1 hour before your child needs it to take effect and they can wear it for 8 hours."
C) "Apply the transdermal patch 2 hours before your child needs it to take effect and they can wear it for 9 hours."
D) "Apply the transdermal patch 2 hours before your child needs it to take effect and they can wear it for 12 hours."

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The methylphenidate transdermal patch can be prescribed to children as a 10 mg patch worn for 9 hours/day. The patch should be applied 2 hours before the effect is needed.

When Referring to Case Study 6: Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)