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Question

John is 17 years of age in year 11 at high school and has come to see you as the school nurse. John is being bullied at school, mainly through social media. John's parents are often fighting and are experiencing financial difficulties. John has been drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. John has been feeling low in mood and explains that he often cries when he is on his own and feels very stressed and anxious about going to school. He states that he has nothing to look forward to and doesn't enjoy doing things that he used to. He does not maintain eye contact and becomes teary at times.

1. The nurse conducts two types of assessments with John. What are they? 1 mark =0.5 for each correct answer

2. Why should you ask John if he is having suicidal thoughts?

3. John has been very open about substance misuse. who could you involve in John's care for further support? Provide two examples of support.

4. As a nurse you know that depression is common in Australians in ages 12-25. Provide two examples of education you would provide John to do help his low in mood?

5. How can you make John feel comfortable so John can trust you and will return to see you again?

6. Name two types of bullying.