A school nurse was asked to see Lisa, a student in the fourth grade wh

A school nurse was asked to see Lisa, a student in the fourth grade who was rumored to be living in a car with her mother. Which of the following would most likely have caused the teacher to become concerned?

a. Lisa is not always respectful of the teacher.
b. Lisa has not been doing her homework.
c. Lisa may be developmentally delayed.
d. Lisa may have behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
Homeless children have higher rates of physical, mental health and behavior, and educational problems than children in the general population. All children are not always respectful and do not always have their homework done and may act out behaviors seen on television.