The school nurse notices a child who has a frightened look then adults approach, appears sad, hangs around after school, and seems reluctant to go home. This child seemed very distressed then a classmate was crying after falling on the playground. The nurse tried to console this child while consoling the injured child. The school nurse realizes that this child has some of the classic symptoms of:

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The symptoms described, such as a frightened look when adults approach, sadness, reluctance to go home, and distress at seeing others in distress, are more indicative of a physically abused child. These behaviors suggest fear and anxiety around adults and a possible unsafe home environment, which are common signs of physical abuse. Autism, mental retardation, and early mental illness might present with different primary symptoms not specifically highlighted in the scenario.

The School Nurse Notices a Child Who Has a Frightened