A nurse practitioner is educating a parent of a 13-year-old patient on the risks, benefits, and side effects of initiating methylphenidate (Ritalin) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined type. Which of the following statements or questions by the parent would indicate that the medication is not a good choice?BCD”I have a history of Raynaud’s, and my child’s hands are always cold””My child is 5’3″ and weighs 125 Ibs. Will this be okay?””My child is taking melatonin at night. Is this still okay?””My child’s grandparent and cousin have a history of depression”
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