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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An 11-year-old reluctantly tells the nurse, My parents don't like me. They said they wish I was never born. Which type of abuse is likely?

a. Sexual
b. Physical
c. Emotional
d. Economic

Question 2

What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

a. Outrage toward the victim and discouragement regarding the abuser
b. Helplessness regarding the victim and anger toward the abuser
c. Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser
d. Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser

Dinolord · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Examples of emotional abuse include having an adult demean a child's worth, frequently criticize, or belittle the child. No data support physical battering or endangerment, sexual abuse, or economic abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Intense protective feelings, helplessness, and sympathy for the victim are common emotions of a nurse working with an abusive family. Anger and outrage toward the abuser are common emotions of a nurse working with an abusive family.