The parents of a 7-year-old child recently adopted from another country report that their child has frequent headaches, a poor appetite, and isn't doing well in school. The nurse should initially:
a. draw a family genogram.
b. talk with the child about the symptoms.
c. hold an intervention that includes all involved parties.
d. perform a culturally congruent comprehensive assessment.
D
The clinical manifestations identified by the parents certainly indicate depression, but the nurse cannot assess these without performing a thorough examination and mental status assessment of the family members. Culture considerations must not be ignored in this situation.
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