Why would a school health nurse want to offer a program to teach conflict resolution and other social skills?
A. A really fantastic prepackaged teaching unit was available that focused on this topic.
B. Funds were currently available in the state for such educational programs.
C. The nurse recognized the prevalence of violence, including homicide, in adolescents.
D. The cost of installing a gun/weapon alarm at the school entrance was too high.
ANS: C
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