Instructions
Child abuse and maltreatment is not limited to a particular age. Using the first letter of your first name, find your assigned age group.
- A-F: 9 to 12 years – middle childhood
- G-L: 12 to 18 years – adolescents
- M-R: 3 to 5 years – early childhood
- S-Z: 5 to 9 years – children grades K-3
Considering your assigned age group, respond to the following prompts.
- Describe warning signs and physical and emotional assessment findings the nurse may see that could indicate child abuse.
- Identify two factors that increase the vulnerability of a child for abuse.
- Describe the reporting mechanism in your state and nurse responsibilities related to the reporting of suspected child abuse.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and cite at least two references.
Answer
When a nurse is dealing with a 9-12-year-old child, they can detect emotional and physical signs of abuse or neglect. An abused child will show increased anxiety and withdrawal tendencies when interacting with others (Baker et al., 2021). At the same time, the child will be withdrawn from friends and activities (Baker et al., 2021). A child exposed to physical abuse presents patterned injuries, bite marks, fractures with a range of healing phases, or burns (Baker et al., 2021). Besides, the child may have inconsistent explanations about occurrences or issues in their life. They may also show a change of behavior, for instance, by being … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.