A school nurse has been working closely with a student who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse is aware that children with health problems are at major risk for what problem?
A) Mental health disorders
B) Gradual reduction in intelligence
C) Psychological stress due to a desire to overachieve
D) Underachievement in school
Ans: D
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School-aged children and adolescents with health problems are at major risk for underachieving or failing in school. These students do not necessarily have a high risk of mental health disorders or a desire to overachieve. Health problems do not normally cause a progressive decline in intelligence.
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