The school nurse recognizes that children respond to stress by ...

[Marty]

The school nurse recognizes that children respond to stress by using which tactics? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Passivity
  b. Delinquency
  c. Daydreaming
  d. Delaying tactics
  e. Becoming outgoing

Question 2

A school-age child has been a victim of bullying. What characteristics does the nurse assess for in this child? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Anxiety
  b. Outgoing
  c. Low self-esteem
  d. Psychosomatic complaints
  e. Good academic performance

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Children respond to stress by using coping mechanisms that include internalizing symptoms such as withdrawal, delaying tactics, and daydreaming, along with externalizing symptoms such as aggression and delinquency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Victims of bullying are at increased risk for low self-esteem; anxiety; depression; feelings of insecurity and loneliness; poor academic performance; and psychosomatic complaints such as feeling tense, tired, or dizzy.

[Marty]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[chereeb]

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