The Mother of an 8-Year-Old Child Reports That She Has

question 50

Multiple Choice

The mother of an 8-year-old child reports that she has recently noticed a discharge stain on her daughter's underwear. Both the mother and daughter appear nervous and concerned. You would need to ask questions to assess the child's

• A)drug ingestion.
• B)fluid intake.
• C)risk for sexual abuse.
• D)hormone responsiveness.
• E)fat intake.

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