A nurse counsels an 8-year-old child and the parents about the methylphenidate (Concerta LD) that was just prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What information should the nurse provide regarding administration of the drug?
A. chew one tablet twice daily
B. dissolve a tablet in juice or milk in the morning
C. do not crush or chew the medication
D. crush the medicine and mix it in apple sauce