A 9-year-old girl often comes to the school nurse complaining of stomach pains. Her teacher says she is completing her schoolwork satisfactorily but lately has been somewhat aggressive and stubborn in the classroom. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

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Signs of stress include stomach pains or headache, sleep problems, bed-wetting, changes in eating habits, aggressive or stubborn behavior, reluctance to participate, or regression to early behaviors. This child is exhibiting signs of stress.

A 9-Year-Old Girl Often Comes to the School Nurse Complaining