An acute care advanced practice nurse was working in the emergency department (ED) when a child with a stab wound in the abdomen was brought in by his mother. The mother explained that after the family went to bed,
the child apparently had gone quietly into the kitchen, climbed up on a chair, and was peeling an apple when he fell and the paring knife went into his tummy. She heard his screams and brought him right into the ED. What will the advanced practice nurse want to be sure to do?
A. Ask the child what really happened.
B. Ask the mother why the child was still hungry after bedtime.
C. Examine the child carefully for evidence of past injuries.
D. Stitch the wound, order an antibiotic, and apply a small dressing.
ANS: C
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