The mother of a school-age child tells the school nurse that she and her spouse are going through a divorce.The child has not been doing well in school and sometimes has trouble sleeping.The nurse should recognize this as:

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Parental divorce affects school-age children in many ways.In addition to difficulties in school,they often have profound sadness,depression,fear,insecurity,frequent crying,loss of appetite,and sleep disorders.Uncommon responses to parental divorce include indications of maladjustment,the suggestion of lack of adequate parenting,and the need for referral.

The Mother of a School-Age Child Tells the School Nurse