A nurse assesses a client and strongly suspects child abuse. What should the nurse do next?
1. Ask the child to speak to the police.
2. Report the finding to child protection authorities.
3. Provide necessary immediate care and arrange for follow-up care of the injured.
4. Tell the parents that the nurse suspects abuse.
Correct Answer: 2
Laws mandate the reporting of suspected child abuse to child-protection authorities for follow-up. Nurses should not inject themselves into the situation, but rather make an accurate assessment and intervene through proper reporting.
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a. has delusions of persecution. b. has likely been misdiagnosed with depression. c. may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell. d. is feeling hopeless and helpless related to some unidentified cause.
Which of the following results occur when nurses teach clients effectively? Select all that apply
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A) The voice box moves down and covers the vocal cords. B) The epiglottis moves to cover the tracheal opening. C) The trachea closes. D) The vocal cords close, preventing aspiration.