An experienced nurse correctly notes that an important factor in assessing survivors of childhood sexual abuse is to be aware that they often experience long-term symptoms most closely resembling DSM-IV-TR criteria for:
a. Adjustment disorders
b. Schizophreniform reaction
c. Posttraumatic stress disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
ANS: C
Although childhood sexual abuse produces a wide variety of long-term sequelae, the most common psychosocial problems are PTSD, self-damaging behavior, mood disturbances, in-terpersonal problems, and sexual difficulties. The other options are rarely noted.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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1. Contacting the parents and asking what issues they have with their adolescents 2. Having the adolescents identify a personal health goal 3. Asking the advice of the counselors at school 4. Telling the adolescents information that will be included in the lecture
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