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kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which behavior demonstrates that a child is achieving appropriate management of separa-tion anxiety?

a. Earned two As, three Bs, and one C this report card period
b. Falls asleep with a parent sitting outside the bedroom door
c. Sleeps on a chair in the parent's bedroom rather than in their bed
d. Reports having only a little stomach ache' during breakfast on school days

Question 2

When discussing depression and suicide with parents of teenagers, the nurse is accurate in reporting that the most common method used in late adolescent suicide is:

a. Hanging
b. Firearms
c. Oral poisoning
d. Drug overdose

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Children with separation anxiety disorder demonstrate academic difficulties resulting from a refusal to attend school or frequent absences resulting from somatic illnesses. The other op-tions show continued behaviors seen with this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Statistics show the use of firearms is the most commonly used method of committing suicide among adolescents. With this in mind, the nurse could counsel parents about the importance of keeping firearms locked away from teens. The other options are less-often used methods for attempting suicide.