Why would a school health 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 2010.
C. The incidence of adolescents considering or attempting suicide is high.
D. The nurse was an expert mental health nurse who wanted to use personal skills.
ANS: C
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