Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A school nurse is preparing to support children who have a chronic illness in a middle school setting.The nurse should be aware of which of the following challenges chronically ill children may face? (Select All that Apply)
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
The correct answers are A, B, and E. Bullying is a challenge as chronically ill children may be targeted. Absenteeism is an issue due to frequent hospital visits. Mental health concerns arise from the stress of managing their condition. C is incorrect as chronic illness does not inherently affect IQ. D is not directly related to chronic illness.