What Are the Five Factors to Look for in Determining

question 78

Multiple Choice

What are the five factors to look for in determining if maltreatment or abuse is occurring?

• A) bruising, biting, frequency, severity, and chroncity
• B) brusing, broken bones, developemental delays, acting out, cleanliness
• C) severity, type, chronicity, age of onset, frequency
• D) severity, type, developemental delays, malnourishment, bruising

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Definitions:

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

A severe form of premenstrual syndrome characterized by significant mood swings, irritability, and depression.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age for reasons other than pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause.

Menorrhagia

A menstrual disorder characterized by abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

A rare but severe condition caused by bacterial toxins, often associated with tampon usage, characterized by sudden high fever, rash, and potentially life-threatening complications.