Introduction
Introduction ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is educating a group of parents about the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children. Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Reason: Recognizing that a child may become withdrawn or depressed if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Reason: Recognizing that a child may have difficulty sleeping or eating if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Reason: Recognizing that a child may show aggressive or disruptive behavior if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Reason: Having frequent accidents or injuries is not a sign or symptom of emotional abuse in children, but rather of physical abuse. This statement indicates a need for further teaching about the differences between emotional and physical abuse in children.
Choice A Reason: Recognizing that a child may become withdrawn or depressed if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Choice B Reason: Recognizing that a child may have difficulty sleeping or eating if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Choice C Reason: Recognizing that a child may show aggressive or disruptive behavior if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.
Choice D Reason: Having frequent accidents or injuries is not a sign or symptom of emotional abuse in children, but rather of physical abuse. This statement indicates a need for further teaching about the differences between emotional and physical abuse in children.