Nursing 3 Test 1 | Abuse Violence, and Neglect Terms 2022/2023 – 100% Correct

1. What are two questions you would ask a pa- tient that you suspect has been abused? 2. Assessment of the abused pa- tient 3. S/s of suspected abuse/neglect 4. indicatiors of psychological and/or emotional abuse 5. Profile of child abuser 6. Characteristics of the abused child 7. Potential physi- cal indicators of neglect . Do you live alone? . What medications do you take? . Always ask open ended question . physical signs . suspicious signs . Skin problems . Questionable injury . Uncared for injury . Scalp concerns . Nutrition concerns . Burns . Soiled linens/clothing . Openly, implausible stories . Confusion, disorientation . Anger, fear, withdrawal, depression, denial, agitation . usually female . abusive family . young and lower socioeconomic etc...... . < 6 years . handicap . Higher incidence in adopted or diseased children . Weight loss . Dental caries . Undiagnosed medical conditions . Stuttering - - -