A six-year-old has been diagnosed with both reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement disorders after being found living in the streets. The nurse knows that the patient will exhibit which symptoms? Select all that apply.

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1. The patient with reactive attachment disorder displays limited positive affect; experiences periods of irritability, sadness, and fearfulness despite the absence of stressors; and does not seek comfort when distressed or respond to comforting efforts. With disinhibited social engagement disorder, the patient may readily engage with unfamiliar adults and wander from caregivers. Engaging in repetitive behaviors and preoccupation with physical appearance are not associated with reactive attachment or disinhibited social engagement disorder.
3. The patient with reactive attachment disorder displays limited positive affect; experiences periods of irritability, sadness, and fearfulness despite the absence of stressors; and does not seek comfort when distressed or respond to comforting efforts. With disinhibited social engagement disorder, the patient may readily engage with unfamiliar adults and wander from caregivers. Engaging in repetitive behaviors and preoccupation with physical appearance are not associated with reactive attachment or disinhibited social engagement disorder.
5. The patient with reactive attachment disorder displays limited positive affect; experiences periods of irritability, sadness, and fearfulness despite the absence of stressors; and does not seek comfort when distressed or respond to comforting efforts. With disinhibited social engagement disorder, the patient may readily engage with unfamiliar adults and wander from caregivers. Engaging in repetitive behaviors and preoccupation with physical appearance are not associated with reactive attachment or disinhibited social engagement disorder.

A Six-Year-Old Has Been Diagnosed with Both Reactive Attachment and Disinhibited