Which of the following behaviour demons-trated by children is indication of…

2019

Which of the following behaviour demons-trated by children is indication of victimization of sexual abuse?

  1. A.

    Excessive sleep

  2. B.

    Food poisoning

  3. C.

    Quarreling with friends

  4. D.

    Swelling in body

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Correct answer: D

Such physical findings warrant immediate medical assessment to document injuries and preserve evidence.

Why the other behaviours are less specific: Excessive sleep: May reflect depression, fatigue, or coping after stress but is not a clear or specific sign of sexual abuse alone.

Food poisoning: A medical issue unrelated to indicators of sexual abuse.

Quarreling with friends: Can be a sign of emotional distress or behavioural change but is nonspecific and needs corroboration with other signs.

Recommended immediate actions if unexplained swelling or other suspicious physical signs are found: Ensure the child is safe and not in immediate danger.

Avoid washing, changing clothes, or disturbing potential evidence; seek urgent medical examination.

Report to appropriate child-protection or law-enforcement authorities and involve trained healthcare and mental-health professionals.

Provide supportive, nonjudgmental care to the child and document observations accurately.

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