What diagnosis would you give Natalee? On what evidence/symptoms do you base your diagnosis? What medication(s) would you prescribe for Natalee and why?
Case Study Natalee Williams, a 10-year-old African American girl, comes to your psychiatric nurse practitioner office for evaluation. She has been sad and withdrawn, complaining about headaches and “tummy aches.” Her mother, Trina, accompanies her to the appointment. Trina notes that Natalee has seemed depressed and presents as irritable. The mother notes her daughter’s mood […]