BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
57. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for depression in a high school. A student scores high on the screening tool. What is the most appropriate next step?
A.
Dismiss their concerns as teenage drama
B.
Immediately prescribe antidepressant medication
C.
Refer for further assessment by a mental health professional
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D.
Tell them to try harder to be happy
📖 Additional Information
Dismiss their concerns as teenage drama
Immediately prescribe antidepressant medication
Refer for further assessment by a mental health professional
