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A nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder about a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements by the guardian demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. This medication will help control my child's aggressive behavior. Risperidone is commonly used to manage behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, including aggression. This statement indicates an understanding of the medication's purpose.
Choice B is incorrect because risperidone is not known to cause low blood sugar.
Choice C is incorrect because routine lab tests are typically required to monitor potential side effects of risperidone.
Choice D is incorrect because muscle spasms are not a common reason for increasing the dosage of risperidone in this context.

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