RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 977 of 2368

A school-age child is overly worried and tense. What should the nurse do first?

  1. Refer the child immediately to a provider for antianxiety medication or therapy
  2. Assess whether the child's environment, such as bullying, is causing the anxiety
  3. Tell the child that the worries are not real and that they should simply stop
  4. Ask the parent to ignore the behavior and wait until the child outgrows it
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Correct answer: Assess whether the child's environment, such as bullying, is causing the anxiety

The initial assessment checks for real threats such as bullying or adverse childhood experiences. If none exist and function is impaired, the child is referred to a mental health provider.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Assessment (Recognizing Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026