BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
43. A community health nurse is performing a school health screening. A student reports feeling persistently sad, isolated, and having difficulty concentrating in class. What is the most appropriate initial action?
A.
Tell them to cheer up
B.
Refer them immediately to a psychiatrist without assessment
C.
Conduct a brief mental health screening and refer for further evaluation if indicated
✓
D.
Ignore their complaints
📖 Additional Information
Tell them to cheer up
Refer them immediately to a psychiatrist without assessment
Conduct a brief mental health screening and refer for further evaluation if indicated
