The nurse is teaching parents about the types of behaviors children exhibit when living
with chronic violence. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed?
a. "We should watch for aggressive play."
b. "Our child may show lasting symptoms of stress."
c. "We know that our child will show caring behaviors."
d. "Our child may have difficulty concentrating in school."
ANS: C
The statement that the child will show caring behaviors needs further teaching. Children living with chronic violence may exhibit behaviors such as difficulty concentrating in school, memory impairment, aggressive play, uncaring behaviors, and lasting symptoms of stress.
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