A parent of a school-age child tells the school nurse that the parents 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 what?

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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.The child's responses are common reactions of school-age children to parental divorce.

A Parent of a School-Age Child Tells the School Nurse