A teenage boy has been periodically beaten by his father.The boy tells the nurse,"He'll pay for this one way or another." The nurse treating his contusions should assess for behaviors suggesting:

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Research suggests that children who are abused are at high risk for antisocial behavior and associated aggressive behaviors for a period of at least 2 years after the battering incident.The boy's remark is not consistent with any of the other options.

A Teenage Boy Has Been Periodically Beaten by His Father