For which reasons is it more difficult to diagnose psychiatric disorders in children than in adults? Select all that apply.
A) Children usually lack the abstract cognitive abilities and verbal skills to describe what is happening.
B) Because they are constantly changing and developing, children are unable to discriminate unusual or unwanted symptoms from normal feelings and sensations.
C) Behaviors that are appropriate for a child of one developmental level may be inappropriate for a child of a different developmental level.
D) Sometimes, children outgrow psychiatric disorders.
E) Children and adolescents experience some of the same mental health problems as adults and are diagnosed using the same criteria as for adults.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q18: The parents of a child with ADHD
Q19: Which one of the following statements about
Q20: A nurse is providing education to a
Q21: When teaching the parents of a child
Q22: Which statement would indicate that medication teaching
Q23: The mother of a 15-year-old boy tells
Q24: The nurse understands that when working with
Q25: For which reason is it crucial for
Q27: The nurse has been working with the
Q28: When the prognosis of improvement in a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents