Title: The red flags of child abuse : Nursing made Incredibly Easy
Headings: The red flags of child abuse
The red flags of child abuse
Definitions
Risk factors
Signs and symptoms
Understanding developmental levels
Associated complications
Reporting
Patient care
Support programs
Looking ahead
Shaken baby syndrome
Substance abuse
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Content: Failure to adequately supervise children can be considered neglect, especially in children younger than age 12. In many states, failure to seek medical care for a child due to religious beliefs isn't considered to be a form of child abuse. Risk factors
Nurses who care for children need to be aware of factors that increase the risk of child abuse, in addition to protective factors that decrease the risk, as we outline areas to focus on when working to prevent child abuse. Risk factors associated with child abuse include: lack of knowledge about child development
lack of knowledge about how to care for children
insufficient money/income to support the needs of a child
substance abuse
psychological problems
unbalanced family relationships
domestic violence
single parenting. The risk of child abuse is increased if a child's parents are young and immature, with unrealistic expectations. Parents who are young and immature may lack knowledge about child development and how to take care of children, as well as the cost of raising a child, leading to unrealistic expectations. These parents may become frustrated when their expectations aren't met. Families with children who are premature, chronically ill, or who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or a mental health disorder are also at a higher risk for child abuse. These children will have more care requirements, potentially leading to burnout and increasing the risk of abuse.