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Developmental Effects Due To Childhood Sexual Abuse, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Jenny Chang
Developmental Effects Due To Childhood Sexual Abuse, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Jenny Chang
Nursing | Senior Theses
Childhood development is a crucial component in the life of any individual. Any disturbances or abnormalities present during childhood may cause adverse outcomes later in life. Nurses play a pivotal role as the patient’s advocate and even more importantly, they are the last line of defense in all aspects of care. Therefore, gaining deeper insight into the patient’s histories is vitally important to nurses as they work to ensure the best health outcomes. For this investigation, nursing science students focused on the detrimental effects that childhood sexual abuse has on the mental and physical development throughout the aging process. After …