The most common form of mood problems in children is believed to be which of the following?
a. reactive depression
b. dysthymic disorder
c. major depression
d. bipolar disorder
A
Reactive depression, or "adjustment disorder with depressed mood," is probably the most common form of mood problems in children. Depressed feelings are short-lived in children suffering from reactive depression and usually occur in response to some adverse experience, such as rejection, a slight, a letdown, or a loss. Mood tends to improve with a change in activity or an interesting or pleasant event.
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The nurse providing care to the community has the philosophy that nursing care should be provided to individuals, families, and groups:
A) ?in their homes. B) ?in a clinic or Emergency Department. C) ?where they work, live, play, pray, or attend school. D) ?in the hospital or acute-care setting.
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