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After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. What is the best explanation for this weight loss?
 
  A. The pharmacological action of Ritalin causes a decrease in appetite.
  B. Hyperactivity seen in ADHD causes increased caloric expenditure.
  C. Side effects of Ritalin cause nausea; therefore, caloric intake is decreased.
  D. Increased ability to concentrate allows the client to focus on activities rather than food.
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