Symptoms of somatoform disorders are variable during childhood. Of the following, the symptom that is often present during early childhood is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recurrent abdominal pain is one of the most common somatic complaints in early childhood, often linked to stress or anxiety.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fever, new cardiac murmur, and splenomegaly strongly suggest bacterial endocarditis, a condition characterized by systemic infection and cardiac involvement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Frequent lying in young children is often exploratory and tied to developmental stages like magical thinking. However, it does not necessarily indicate a strong potential for future deceptive behavior.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: While involving the child in treatment steps like voiding before bed and using alarms is helpful, making them launder soiled sheets could be punitive and counterproductive.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A large ASD typically does not produce an apical mid-diastolic rumble, as blood flow is not directed through the mitral valve in a manner that would cause turbulence.