The school nurse observes an unkempt child dressed in inappropriate clothing who repeatedly asks for food. The nurse is concerned about which problem?
a. Physical abuse
b. Physical neglect
c. Emotional abuse
d. Sexual abuse
B
These physical and behavioral indicators suggest that parental attention is not being given to the child's physical needs. The child is being neglected. There are no physical indicators of actual abuse in this description. Behavioral indicators of physical abuse reflect an impaired relationship with parents and other adults. Emotional abuse is manifested by developmental problems or maladaptive behaviors. Physical indicators of sexual abuse are focused on the genitourinary system. A variety of behavioral indicators range from bizarre sexual behavior to eating and sleeping disturbances.
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