Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to consider a child to be most at risk for the development of mental illness?
A) The child has been raised by a parent with chronic major depression.
B) The child's best friend was absent from the child's birthday party.
C) The child was not promoted to the next grade one year.
D) The child moved to three new homes over a 2-year period.

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Statistics indicate that children raised by a depressed parent have an increased risk of developing an emotional disorder. The chronicity of the parent's depression means it has been a consistent stressor. The other factors are not as risk enhancing.

Which Assessment Finding Would Cause the Nurse to Consider a Child