A 2-year-old Asian American boy is being seen for an office visit. While examining the child, the nurse notices round bruises on his back. The mother does not volunteer any information during the exam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after examining the child?
a. Report the suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Families.
b. Assume the bruises are the result of a fall.
c. Ask the mother about the bruises.
d. Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to see if the bruises are still present.
Answer: c. Ask the mother about the bruises.
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