Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)

Download for FREE today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:  bit.ly/nursing-memory   Outline CHILD ABUSE C-Child’s excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words H-Hair growth in various lengths I-Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s L-Low self-esteem D-Depression A-Apathy, no emotion B-Bruised U-Unusual injuries S-Serious injuries E-Evidence of old injuries Description Child abuse can be in many forms; physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect. Any act of commission or omission by a caregiver that harms or may cause harm to a child is child abuse. As a healthcare professional it is important to be in-tune with the preceding warning signs or indicators of child abuse.