The father of a 13-year-old boy reports his family has a strong history of depression. He questions screening for his son. What information should be provided by the nurse?

"Are you having concerns about depression in your son?"

"If you notice that your son is having mood issues, we can certainly refer him for an evaluation with a therapist."

"Screening in at risk teens should be completed annually after age 14."

"Children should be screened for depression every year beginning at age 11."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   While acknowledging the father's concerns is important, this response doesn't provide guidance on addressing potential depression in the son.
B.   Offering to refer the son for evaluation with a therapist if mood issues are noticed is important and provides proactive support and guidance for addressing potential depression but screening children with a risk factor for depression from the age of 11 is the best choice.
C.   While regular screening may be indicated for at-risk teens, waiting until age 14 may miss opportunities for early intervention in some cases.
D.   Screening for depression is recommended for all children aged 11 and older, especially those who have a family history of depression or other risk factors. The nurse should inform the father that screening his son for depression is important and can help identify any signs or symptoms early. This is based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which state that pediatric primary care providers should screen all children and adolescents for depression at least once a year, starting from age 11.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Before answering questions, it's important to understand what the child already knows or thinks about the subject to provide developmentally appropriate information.
B. Expanding upon the topic when answering questions may overwhelm the child with too much information and may not be developmentally appropriate.
C. Providing a less than honest response may undermine trust between the parent and child and may not adequately address the child's curiosity or concerns.
D. Waiting until the child asks about a topic may miss opportunities for proactive, age-appropriate education and guidance.

A. "We support those at risk of having a preterm births with the goal of delaying early births." B. "We will work with you to identify prenatal risk factors early and take actions to reduce their impact." C. "We allow families to grieve the loss of a newborn, should it occur." D. "We work to ensure care for mothers and infants to reduce infant illnesses, disabilities, and death." E. "We work to ensure that birth of high-risk infants happens in settings where we are able to care for them."

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. This principle aims to prevent or minimize the complications associated with preterm births, such as respiratory distress, bleeding, infection, and developmental delays.
B. Early identification of prenatal risk factors and taking actions to mitigate them can help reassure the client by demonstrating proactive care.
C. While important, this choice is more about addressing potential outcomes rather than preventing complications during pregnancy.
D. Ensuring care for mothers and infants to reduce adverse outcomes addresses the concerns about complicated pregnancies by emphasizing preventive measures.
E. This choice focuses on ensuring appropriate care for high-risk infants, which is relevant to addressing concerns about complicated pregnancies.

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