Parents of a teenager ask the nurse what signs they should look for if their child is in a gang. The nurse should include which signs when answering? Select all that apply
a. Plans to try out for the debate team at school
b. Skips classes to go to the mall
c. Hangs out with friends they have had since childhood
d. Has an unexplained source of money
e. Fears the police
B, D, E
Signs of gang involvement include skipping classes, unexplained sources of money, and fear of the police. Associating with new friends while ignoring old friends is another sign, so hanging out with friends they have had since childhood is not a sign of gang involvement. A change in attitude toward participating in activities is another sign of gang involvement. Plans to try out for the debate team at school are not a sign of gang involvement.
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