Question

A child was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate was prescribed for treatment to be taken once a day in a sustained release form. On future visits what is a priority nursing assessment for this child?

Answer 1

Answer:

Weight and height

Explanation:

On future visits, the priority nursing assessment for a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is the weight and height of the child. Although research to back the claims that stimulant medications such as methylphenidate affects the height of children, it is possible for this assessment to be done in order to reverse this effect with the withdrawal method as soon as possible.

Answer 2

Answer: The priority Nursing assessment is EVALUATION.

This is because the patient has been administered Methylphenidate which is expected to treat the disease. A future visit by the Nurse will be to re-evaluate or reassess the patient's condition if he is improving or if the drug prescribed initially met the desired outcome.

ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER is a mental disorder commonly found in children and teens. Those affected may have trouble paying attention or they are hyperactive and unable to control their impulse.

PRIORITY NURSING ASSESSMENT is a process Nurses gather important information about patient's need.