Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 9-year-old child whose family home was destroyed in a wildfire. The nurse should identify that which of the following behaviors is related to the traumatic experience?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The child is found making small fires in the backyard.
Rationale:
🔸 Fire-setting behavior in children can be a sign of emotional distress or trauma response, especially following a traumatic event like a wildfire.
🔸 It may represent acting out or a way to express feelings that the child cannot verbalize.
🔸 This behavior requires further assessment to ensure safety and provide appropriate support.
🔸 Typical childhood behaviors like insistence or sibling rivalry don’t usually indicate trauma.
🔸 Early identification helps in implementing targeted interventions and therapy.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4
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