The school nurse observes an adolescent who always brings his lunch and eats in isolation from others. In class and groups this young man looks uncomfortable then called on to speak and has taken some teasing from peers for blushing and sweating then interacting in a group. The school nurse will do further assessment with the adolescent and his caregivers because these symptoms are most consistent with those found in which of the following conditions?

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The symptoms described, such as discomfort in social situations, physical symptoms (blushing, sweating) when interacting in groups, and choosing to eat alone, are most consistent with social phobia disorder (also known as social anxiety disorder). This condition is characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations where the individual fears being judged, embarrassed, or rejected.

The School Nurse Observes an Adolescent Who Always Brings His