A 10-Year-Old Boy Has Been on Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Ritalin)for Almost

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old boy has been on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) for almost 6 months.His mother reports that he seems to have stopped growing.
Which is the nurse's best answer to the patient's mother?

A) Growth will occur with the onset of puberty.
B) Growth can be promoted with a high-protein diet.
C) Growth in 10-year-old children tends to be slower.
D) Temporary slowing of growth is expected with Ritalin therapy.