A Parent Brings a Child to the Clinic and Reports

question 45

Multiple Choice

A parent brings a child to the clinic and reports that the child is reluctant to walk and has a new limp.The parent also reports that the child seems lethargic and tired all the time.The nurse notes that the child appears pale.Which other finding would warrant immediate notification of the health-care provider?

• A) Difficulty staying asleep at night
• B) Left-sided abdominal enlargement
• C) Polyphagia and polydipsia
• D) Swelling of the legs and feet

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition that arises in individuals who have undergone or seen a distressing event, marked by severe, unsettling emotions and thoughts connected to the incident.

Depersonalization Disorder

A dissociative disorder where individuals experience persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment from their own body, thoughts, or emotions.

Transient Depersonalization

A temporary feeling of being disconnected from one's body or thoughts, often described as feeling like an outside observer to one’s own life.

Derealization

A psychological condition where the external world feels unreal or distant, often accompanying severe stress or anxiety disorders.