During a routine well-child visit, the mother of a preadolescent patient asks the nurse to explain signs of sexual abuse
The mother is concerned because an older male neighbor has been making comments and overtly admiring the child when playing outdoors. What information should the nurse provide to the mother? (Select all that apply.) A) Child reports abdominal pain.
B) Child has a change in school performance.
C) Child demonstrates anxiety or trouble sleeping.
D) Child does not want to be left alone with a certain adult.
E) Child spends a great deal of time with peer-group friends.
A, B, C, D
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Signs of sexual maltreatment include vague reports of abdominal pain, a change in school performance, anxiety or trouble sleeping, and not wanting to be left alone with a certain adult. Spending time with peer-group friends is an expected preadolescent behavior and is not a sign of sexual maltreatment.
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