Psych: Special Populations Stress

What is the most common somatic pediatric complaint that can be attributed to stress and anxiety?
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What are some stressors experienced by healthcare providers?health care system, burnout, patients, violenceWhat healthcare providers experience the highest rates of violence?nurses, patient care assistantsWhat department typically has the highest rates of violence?ERWho are returning military personnel?military, contract workers, combat contract workersWhat is a major factor in minimizing stress in a child of military parents?remaining parent's coping mechanismsWhat type of military child has the hardest time with reintegration of military parent?teenage boysWhen does stress/anxiety peak during deployment?midpointWhat mnemonic can be used to screen patients for PTSD?DREAMS (detachment, reexperiencing the event, event had emotional effects, avoidance, month in duration, sympathetic hyperactivity or hypervigilance)What is a typical infantile response to pre-deployment of a parent?fussy, changes in eating habitsWhat is a typical response of preschoolers to pre-deployment of a parent?confused, saddenedWhat is a typical response of school-aged children to pre-deployment of a parent?saddened, angry or anxiousWhat is a typical response of an adolescent to pre-deployment of a parent?withdrawn, denial of feelings about pending separationWhat is a typical response of a preschooler during deployment of a parent?sadness, tantrums, changes in eating/elimination, symptoms of separation anxietyWhat is a typical response of a school-aged child during deployment of a parent?increased somatic complaints, mood changes, decline in school performanceWhat is a typical response of an adolescent during deployment of a parent?angry, aloof, apathetic, acting out behaviors, loss of interest in usual activities, decline in school performanceWhat is a typical response of infants post-deployment?may not recognize returning service member, may be fearfulWhat is a typical response of school-aged children post-deployment?happy and angry, often leading to acting outWhat is a typical response of adolescents post-deployment?defiant, disappointed if their contributions at home are not acknowledged