A child reports to the school nurse of being verbally bullied by an aggressive classmate. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Give notice to the chief administrator at the school regarding the events.
b. Encourage the victimized child to share feelings about the experience.
c. Encourage the victimized child to ignore the bullying behavior.
d. Discuss the events with the aggressive classmate.
ANS: B
The behaviors by the bullying child create emotional pain and present the risk for physical pain. The nurse should first listen to the child's complaints and validate the child for reporting the events. Later, school authorities should be notified. School administrators are the most appropriate personnel to deal with the bullying child. The behavior should not be ignored; it will only get worse.
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