Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of children who have been abused. Which main common characteristic of parents who abuse children is the nurse most likely to identify?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Social isolation (C) is a common trait in abusive families. Mental illness (A) affects ~10% most abusers arenÔÇÖt overtly violent (B) and abuse links to younger parents (D).