The mother of a paediatric client prescribed Clonidine (Catapres) for treatment of ADHD makes these remarks. Which statements indicate that the nurse should provide additional information about the drug?

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Rationale 1: Catapres can cause sedation and fatigue.
Rationale 2: The original indication for clonidine was hypertension.
Rationale 3: Drug holidays are not used with Catapres. If the medication is discontinued abruptly, rebound hypotension can occur.
Rationale 4: Catapres is not interchangeable with other forms of clonidine.
Rationale 5: There is no risk of physical dependence with Catapres.

The Mother of a Paediatric Client Prescribed Clonidine (Catapres) for Treatment