Practice Question
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent client who indicates they have been experiencing depression due to a recent move. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
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Correct Answer:
Schedule an appointment with a school-based counselor
Rationale:
💠 Depression in adolescents—especially in response to life stressors like a recent move—requires timely and appropriate mental health intervention.
💠 The school counselor is a qualified mental health professional who can assess the severity of the adolescent's symptoms and initiate supportive counseling or referrals as needed.
💠 Early referral can help prevent worsening of symptoms such as social isolation, academic decline, or suicidal ideation.
💠 The nurse’s role includes screening, initial support, and referring to appropriate mental health resources, not providing in-depth psychotherapy.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
- Answer Choices: 4