A mental health nurse is interviewing a depressed child for suspected abuse. The mother states that the child is having disciplinary problems at school and stutters when approached
From the above behavioral indicators, the nurse would suspect which type of abuse?
A) Physical
B) Financial
C) Emotional
D) Sexual
Ans: C
A behavioral profile of an emotionally abused child includes stuttering, enuresis, overeating, disciplinary problems, and failure to thrive. The scenario does not refer to physical, financial, or sexual abuse.
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