A 9-year-old girl often comes to the school nurse complaining of stomach pains. Her teacher says she is completing her schoolwork satisfactorily, but lately she has been somewhat aggressive and stubborn in the classroom
The school nurse should recognize this as a. Signs of stress
b. Developmental delay
c. Physical problem causing emotional stress
d. Lack of adjustment to school environment
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A Signs of stress include stomach pains or headache, sleep problems, bedwetting,
changes in eating habits, aggressive or stubborn behavior, reluctance to
participate, or regression to early behaviors.
B This child is exhibiting signs of stress.
C This child is exhibiting signs of stress.
D This child is exhibiting signs of stress.
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