Tommy Jones is an 8-year-old boy referred to the student health center where you are working. This is the fourth time this week you have seen him and the eighth time this month. His teachers report that he has been inattentive in class and provoking his peers. When you talk with Tommy and ask him if he took his medications methylphenidate (Ritalin) today, he replied, no that his mommy “crushes it and puts it up her nose” she says, “it’s the only way to get through the day.” 1. What additional questions do you want to ask Tommy and why? 2. What do you think the main issue is in this event and why? 3. Describe what nursing actions you would need to take in this case and why
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