Exam 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

When a parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability," the nurse's most helpful response would be:

A 14-year-old girl with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)tells the nurse other adolescents tease her because she washes her hands many times during the school day.The nurse is aware that this disorder puts the adolescent at greater risk for:

The nurse answering phone calls at a local suicide prevention hotline would recognize the statement indicating the greatest risk of suicide is:

The nurse explains that use of stimulants will decrease hyperactivity in the autistic child but has the negative aspect of:

A nurse planning to speak with a parent support group about childhood autism would include that:

Because young children cannot express themselves well,the nurse uses the therapeutic intervention that allows children to act out their feelings,which is:

The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons that are included in which product(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother,she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms.The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n)_________________ reaction.

The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated problem(s)? Select all that apply.