A nurse visits the home of an 11-year-old child and finds the child caring for three younger siblings. Both parents are at work. The child says, "I want to go to school but we can't afford a babysitter. It doesn't matter though; I'm too dumb to learn."
What preliminary assessment is evident?
a. Insufficient data are present to make an assessment.
b. Child and siblings are experiencing neglect.
c. Children are at high risk for sexual abuse.
d. Children are experiencing physical abuse.
ANS: B
The child is experiencing neglect when the parents take away the opportunity to attend school. The other children may also be experiencing physical neglect, but more data should be gathered before making the actual assessment. The information presented does not indicate a high risk for sexual abuse, and no concrete evidence of physical abuse is present.
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