A mental health nurse is assessing a child victim of abuse. The nurse would expect which clinical symptom to be exhibited in the child?
A) Nightmares
B) Calmness
C) Decreased fear
D) Increased concentration
Ans: A
It is normal for the child to first experience denial that the crisis situation really happened. The child may respond with the following clinical symptoms: sleep disturbances or nightmares, agitation or restlessness, excessive fears, and poor concentration.
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