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A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Physical Injuries

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A child is admitted to the hospital with physical injuries. What would indicate to the nurse that the child is a victim of child abuse?


Definitions:

Phobic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of specific objects, activities, or situations.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Conversion Reaction

A type of psychological disorder where emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms, without an organic cause.

Compulsive Disorder

A mental health condition where individuals feel compelled to perform certain behaviors or rituals repeatedly, often as an attempt to manage anxiety.

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