. The 14-year-old adolescent with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin), a central nervous stimulant. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the...

. The 14-year-old adolescent with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin), a central nervous stimulant. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the adolescent understands the medication teaching?

1. “I can carry my medication in a personal pill container with me at school.”

2. “I hate that I have to go to the school nurse to take my medication.”

3. “I just take my medication on days that I have important tests.”

4. “A friend of mine has ADHD and I gave him one of my pills.”