The Parents of Child Inform You That Their Child Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

The parents of child inform you that their child has been practicing poor hygiene, has significantly changed his or her appearance, and has experienced weight gain. As a pediatric nurse, for what medical condition should this child be assessed?

• A) Depression
• B) Anxiety
• C) Schizophrenia
• D) Eating disorder

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Definitions:

Brightness

A perceptual attribute of light sources and colors that enables an observer to judge their intensity or illumination.

Colour Vision

The ability of the eye and brain to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths (or frequencies) of the light they reflect or emit.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.

Regulate

To control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly.