Asked by Briana Bradley on May 22, 2024
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An 11-year-old reluctantly tells the nurse, "My parents don't like me. They said they wish I was never born." Which type of abuse is likely?
A) Sexual
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Economic
Emotional Abuse
A form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Reluctantly
With hesitation, doubt or dread.
- Recognize indicators and manifestations of abuse in children, adults, and the elderly.
Verified Answer
AJ
Annet JosephMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Examples of emotional abuse include having an adult demean a child's worth, frequently criticize, or belittle the child. No data support physical battering or endangerment, sexual abuse, or economic abuse.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize indicators and manifestations of abuse in children, adults, and the elderly.