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silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

School nurses and other education professionals may be responsible for caring for students with multiple overlapping mental disorders. The overlap in symptoms among ADHD, bipolar disorder, and conduct disorder

makes it more difficult for the school nurse to identify students at risk correctly and make referrals for appropriate treatment. Using your knowledge of bipolar disorder, what assessment findings are present in almost 75 of the children diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
A) Hyperactivity and sleep disturbances
B) Mood and anxiety symptoms
C) Irritability and impulsivity
D) Anxiety and impulsivity
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Question 2

It is hoped that with early identification of individuals at risk coupled with crisis intervention and ongoing treatment, the incidence of suicide in the United States can be lowered. Ideally, to meet this goal, all

at-risk clients in community settings should be routinely screened by community health nurses for suicide. Using your knowledge of suicide risk factors what method had the highest incidence of deaths?
A) Medications
B) Drowning
C) Firearms
D) Hangings