Which does the nurse suggest to the parents who express concern about the addictive quality of stimulants their child was prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
1. Reduce the dose of the medication slightly.
2. Switch the child to caffeine, which is a more natural stimulant.
3. Talk to the health care provider about instituting "drug holidays."
4. Use deep breathing exercises instead of medication to keep the child calm.