The mother of a school-age client tells the school nurse, "My son is so hyperactive. I can't see any harm in putting him on medication, especially since the stimulants have so few side effects." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Rationale 1: A side effect of stimulants is excessive excitation.
Rationale 2: The misunderstanding is regarding whether stimulants have side effects, not obtaining an appointment with the health care provider.
Rationale 3: The mother already perceives that stimulants would help her son's behaviour.
Rationale 4: In order to be prescribed a stimulant, the son would need to see a health care provider to determine symptoms of hyperactivity, but the misunderstanding here is regarding stimulants having side effects.
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The Mother of a School-Age Client Tells the School Nurse