The parent of a 14-year-old child tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that the child skips classes frequently in spite of various disciplinary measures, such as grounding and extra homework and is earning Cs and Ds in most classes. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?

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Evaluation for possible learning disorders is recommended because the child is earning Cs and Ds in most classes despite skipping classes frequently and receiving disciplinary measures. This suggests that the child may have a learning disorder that is interfering with their academic performance.

The Parent of a 14-Year-Old Child Tells the Primary Care