The nurse is admitting a child with a history of abuse. The nurse understands that the child may exhibit what behaviors that are consequences of being in an abusive environment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reliving abuse incidents
b. Sleep disturbance
c. Overeating
d. Acting out behaviors
e. Intermittent fever
ANS: A, B, D
Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, depression symptoms, and aggression are all outcomes that children who are exposed to abuse experience. Overeating may be associated with some stressors, but it is not specifically indicative of abuse. Fever is not associated with abuse.
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