Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old baby in the pediatric unit. The baby has just returned from CT. ... (Read 75 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old baby in the pediatric unit. The baby has just returned from CT. The findings of the CT scan show a subdural hematoma.

The baby also has bruising on the arms and legs. The nurse may conclude that this baby is suffering from what type of physical abuse?

A) Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
B) Neglect
C) Sexual abuse
D) Shaken baby syndrome

Question 2

3. Four causative factors related to domestic violence are what?

A) Lack of money, lack of time, higher education, and low self-esteem
B) Drug or alcohol abuse, lack of nurturing, poor socioeconomic status, and poor communication skills
C) Low educational level, physical illness, high social support, and learned behaviors
D) Learned behaviors, physical illness, low social support, and higher education

Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
The physical findings related to shaken baby syndrome include bruising from being grabbed firmly and a major head injury such as a subdural hematoma. In Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, a parent fabricates an illness in his or her child in order to assume the sick person's role by proxy. Neglect is an act of omission and refers to a parent's or other person's failure to meet a dependent's basic needs. Sexual abuse is also known as sexual assault.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The following factors have been identified as being causative in relationship to domestic violence:
Individuals with neurologic impairments, agitated depression, or antisocial or borderline behavior, or who abuse drugs and alcohol, are often unable to control impulsive behavior owing to increased frustration or anxiety.
Lack of nurturing and mothering during childhood results in the inability to nurture others as an adult.
Poor socioeconomic conditions resulting in increased stress, anxiety, or frustration may precipitate domestic violence within the family.
Poor communication skills may result in the use of verbal or physical abuse.
Specific behaviors learned during various developmental stages become part of a person's interactions with spouse and family.