A nurse is assessing a child for risk for trauma and stress-related disorders. Which areas are important for the nurse to ask about? Select all that apply.

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Children exposed to trauma are at risk to develop trauma and stress-related disorders into adulthood. Adverse experiences including physical abuse or witnessing family violence are significant events for children. Children who experience an interruption in caregivers such as might occur when a parent spends time in prison are at risk for attachment challenges. Experiencing the unexpected death of a close family members can be significant as well. Having a caregiver monitor behavior in relating to established household rules would serve as a protective factor to minimize trauma, and it would not warrant further assessment.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Child for Risk for Trauma