The nurse assessing a child who is suspected of being a victim of abuse will interview the child privately and will:
a. find out what the child was doing before the injuries occurred
b. reassure the child that he or she is not "in trouble" and that the child has not done anything wrong
c. tell the child that he or she has nothing to fear from the parents or the legal system
d. see what the child has done in response to any abusive behavior from the parents
B
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A Incorrect: This is an inappropriate intervention and assumes the child did something wrong and deserved the abuse.
B Correct: When interviewing a child suspected of being abused, it is important to reassure the child that he or she is not "in trouble" and that the child has not done anything wrong. Children often assume they are to blame for the caregiver's actions; therefore, it is important to remind them the injuries are not their fault.
C Incorrect: Telling the child that he or she has nothing to fear from the parents is not an appropriate intervention. Some parents may become angry that the child talked with the nurse and react by injuring the child again.
D Incorrect: Seeing what the child has done in response to any abusive behavior from the parents is not significant information to obtain.
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