A school-age client comes to the clinic for routine follow-up after being placed on amphetamine sulfate (Adderall)2 weeks ago for a diagnosis of ADHD.The client weighed 15 pounds over normal for height prior to the start of the Adderall.The mother states concern that the client is no longer snacking,barely finishes meals,and will lose too much weight." What is the nurse's best response to this concern?

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The best response is to acknowledge the mother's concern and offer practical solutions to minimize any excessive weight loss that might arise. Encouraging the mother to offer small, frequent meals, and monitoring for excessive weight loss will reassure the mother and help ensure that the client maintains a healthy weight. Option A might be too frequent of an appointment, and option B and D are incorrect since weight loss should only be as much as necessary to achieve healthy weight goals.

A School-Age Client Comes to the Clinic for Routine Follow-Up