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the nurse is meeting a school-aged client and the clients parents following the childs diagnosis of adhd and prescription of methylphenidate. in what sequence should the nurse perform the following actions?
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1 administer the medication.
2 provide education about therapeutic and adverse effects, as well as safe administration of the medication.
3 monitor the clients ongoing response to the medication, assessing for therapeutic and adverse effects.
4 perform baseline assessment of the clients behavior health status.
5 monitor the clients initial response to the medication.

Explanation:

1. Baseline assessment establishes a pre-medication reference point for behavior.
2. Education ensures the family understands the medication before administration.
3. Medication is given after baseline and education are completed.
4. Initial monitoring tracks early effects right after the first dose.
5. Ongoing monitoring evaluates sustained therapeutic and adverse effects over time.

Answer:

1. Perform baseline assessment of the client's behavior health status.
2. Provide education about therapeutic and adverse effects, as well as safe administration of the medication.
3. Administer the medication.
4. Monitor the client's initial response to the medication.
5. Monitor the client's ongoing response to the medication, assessing for therapeutic and adverse effects.