The nurse is talking with 6-year-old Jenna at her well-child office visit. Jenna says, I can't play on teams because I am not as good at doing things as my big sister is.
What suggestion might the nurse make to Jenna's caregiver regarding activities to help Jenna increase her feelings of self-confidence? The nurse might suggest that the caregiver:
A) ask Jenna's older siblings to compliment her more often.
B) praise Jenna for trying even when she can't complete activities you've chosen for her.
C) set up some play dates that include projects or activities in which Jenna can be successful.
D) start a rock collection with Jenna to show her that she can have fun doing activities that don't involve other children.
Question 2
A single woman brings her 10-year-old daughter in for a routine physical exam. This is their first visit to the clinic; they have just moved to the area because the mother's job was relocated.
The child has just started attending her new school, which has a reputation as a tough school. She gets home several hours before her mother returns from work and is afraid to be alone in the new house. Of the following types of information, which would be the most helpful for this child at this time?
A) A pamphlet about anxiety and depression
B) A pamphlet about drug and alcohol use among teens
C) A list of local after-school programs
D) A list of emergency contact numbers
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