A group of pediatric nurses is discussing the diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Which of the following statements most accurately describes this disorder?
A) It is seen when one person fabricates or induces illness in another to get attention.
B) The disorder occurs when a child is shaken by the arms or shoulders in a repetitive manner.
C) Children with this diagnosis often appear worried or fearful and have nightmares.
D) It happens when there is sexual contact between a child and another person in a caregiving position.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a small child who has been admitted with a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Which of the following conditions or concerns often occur with shaken baby syndrome?
A) Edema to the arms and legs
B) Loss of vision and mental retardation
C) Chronic infection and scarring
D) Complaints of illness and nightmares
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