Which Behavior May Indicate That a Parent Is an Abuser

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which behavior may indicate that a parent is an abuser or is aware of child abuse?

• A)shows great concern for the child
• B)speaks highly of the child
• C)accepts responsibility for home issues and works to find solutions to them
• D)severely limits the child's contact with others

Understand the importance and method of effectively communicating with victims of abuse during assessment.

Recognize signs of physical abuse in children and take appropriate nursing actions.

Document signs of abuse accurately and objectively in patient records.

Identify bruises and injuries indicative of abuse vs. normal activity in children and adults.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Individual differences in styles of reaction that are present early in life.

Television Watching

The activity of viewing content on a television set, often for entertainment, information, or educational purposes.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a medical condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in a child's body, impacting their health and wellness.

Correlation

A relationship between variables in which one variable increases as a second variable also increases (a positive correlation) or decreases (a negative correlation).