After moving to a new house, a 7-year-old girl refuses to go to school. She stays with her mother as the mother moves about the house. The child says things that indicate that she is afraid something will happen to her mother

This young girl is unable to stay in her own room alone at night. This 7-year-old's symptoms BEST match those of which of the following choices? a. depression
b. separation anxiety disorder
c. agoraphobia
d. normal childhood grief


B
The girl is exhibiting separation anxiety. Older children with separation anxiety begin to have difficulties socially and academically. They may begin experiencing difficulties sleeping by themselves at night. They may also express fears of losing their parents through accidents or illness. Separation anxiety can also affect the child's ability to attend school or camp, stay at friends' houses, or be in a room by themselves.

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a. Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs. b. Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care. c. Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the coordination of services. d. Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability. e. Support the client's choices by acting as an advocate for the client and family.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The nurse outlining the characteristics of fat metabolism points out that fats (select all that apply):

1. are soluble in water. 2. utilize more oxygen than carbohydrates. 3. are stored more compactly in the body. 4. release more energy than carbohydrates. 5. are rich in vitamin A.

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Complete the following equation: 0.35 รท 0.20

1. 0.75 2. 1.25 3. 1.50 4. 1.75

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