NURS 6630 Assessing and Treating

The client is an 8-year-old African American male who arrives at the ER with his mother. He is exhibiting sig ns of depression. Client complained of feeling “sad” Mother reports that teacher said child is withdrawn from peers in class Mother notes decreased appetite and occasional periods of irritation Client reached all developmental landmarks at appropriate ages Physical exam unremarkable Laboratory studies WNL Child referred to psychiatry for evaluation MENTAL STATUS EXAM Alert & oriented...