The nurse recognizes that the person guilty of child abuse may ...

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The nurse recognizes that the person guilty of child abuse may have which symptoms?
 
  1. Physical illness
  2. Alcoholism
  3. Many friends and families nearby
  4. Unrealistic expectations for their child
  5. The abuser has no relationship to the child.

Question 2

A child is admitted for scald burns to his buttocks and thighs. According to the mother, she was preparing the child's bath and before she could test the water, the child fell in and was scalded. The nurse would suspect child abuse because:
 
  1. The burns are uneven, with some burns deeper than others.
  2. The child's hands and feet are free of burns.
  3. In addition to the main burn site, there are splash burns surrounding the area.
  4. The mother was home alone with the child.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is not a common finding in abusers.
Rationale 2: Drug addiction and alcoholism are common findings in the abuser.
Rationale 3: The child abuser is often socially isolated.
Rationale 4: Abusive parents often feel the child is misbehaving for activities, such as soiling their diapers.
Rationale 5: Most abusers are parents or people who have contact with the child on a regular basis.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: This might occur in an accidental scald burn.
Rationale 2: Someone who falls in hot water would immediately try to get out by using his hands and feet.
Rationale 3: This would be a logical finding.
Rationale 4: It is not unusual for a mother to be home alone with a child.
Global Rationale: