A school nurse was caring for an 8-year-old child who had been hurt on the school playground. During the nurse's assessment, the child admitted that her mother was working but didn't make much money so the girl and her mother were living in their car.
Based on this information, which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect?
a. The child is accident-prone and clumsy.
b. The child is being bullied and pushed around by other children.
c. The child is more likely to have school absences.
d. The child is in need of a vision screening.
Question 2
A school nurse was talking to the teacher of an 8-year-old child who was living with her mother in their car. Which of the following concerns would lead the nurse to talk to the teacher about the child?
a. Concern that the child is being mistreated by other children
b. Concern that the child has developmental delays
c. Concern that the child is given adequate food during lunch
d. Concern that the child may need to sit in the front in order to be able to see well
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