Author Question: Which of the following signs or symptoms would most lead the nurse to believe a child is being ... (Read 44 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following signs or symptoms would most lead the nurse to believe a child is being psychologically abused?

a. working hard to get along well with other children
b. high self-esteem and good academic performance
c. a close peer group since preschool
d. self-defeating and self-mutilating behaviors

Question 2

The environment of the pediatric unit most needs to:

a. be conducive to feelings of safety and security
b. reflect the latest technology and up-to-date care
c. reflect a warm working relationship among the staff
d. be aesthetically pleasing to children and families

connor417 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect: Working hard to get along well with other children are not indicators suggesting psychological abuse.
B Incorrect: High self-esteem and good academic performance are not indicators suggesting psychological abuse. Instead, low self-esteem and poor academic performance are indicators of psychological abuse.
C Incorrect: A close peer group since preschool is not an indicator suggesting psychological abuse. Rather, a child who has been psychologically abused lacks friends or a peer group.
D Correct: Self-defeating and self-mutilating behaviors in a child are indicators suggesting psychological abuse.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. As a place of healing, the environment of the pediatric unit should be conducive to feelings of safety and security.
B Incorrect. The latest technology and up-to-date care are not as important as an environment conducive to feelings of safety and security.
C Incorrect. The environment of the pediatric unit needs to reflect a warm working relationship among the staff, but this is at best secondary, as it contributes to an environment conducive to feelings of safety and security.
D Incorrect. The environment of the pediatric unit may need to be aesthetically pleasing to children and families, but most important is an environment conducive to feelings of safety and security.