Why would a school nurse seek funds to implement a program to teach adolescents how to recognize depression and low self-esteem in their peers?
a. Funds are available for such mental health programs.
b. Such programs are a priority in Healthy People 2020.
c. The incidence of adolescents considering or attempting suicide is high.
d. The nurse has expertise in this area and wants to share this knowledge with others.
ANS: C
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