A nurse is working with children who may be at risk for experiencing abuse. In which situation is child abuse most likely to occur?
a. When the parents have high expectations for their children
b. When the parents' sense of control is threatened
c. When the parents are sensitive to their children's needs
d. When the parents lack a social support network
ANS: D
Parents with a lack of social support, history of abuse as a child, or who have minimum educa-tion, a tendency toward depression, or multiple stress factors may be at risk for abusing their children. Parents who have high expectations for their children or are sensitive to their children's needs do not have a tendency toward abuse. Parents who have their sense of control threatened do not have a tendency toward abuse.
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