A nurse is working in the emergency room when a child is brought in with injuries and a history that suggests sexual abuse. The child is not cooperative
Which of the following reasons presents the best rationale for waiting until the child is cooperative, instead of restraining and forcing the child to submit to the examination? a. The hospital staff would likely be charged with abuse.
b. One of the parents may object to restraint if both have not signed informed consent, especially if they are divorced.
c. Forcing participation may damage the child's ability to give testimony in a criminal case.
d. Forced examination may not provide accurate results.
C
Feedback
A Incorrect. Restraint and forced cooperation is improper treatment at all times.
B Incorrect. Hopefully all adults involved will object to restraint and coercion.
C Correct. Forcing a child to participate in a forensic examination may damage the child's ability to testify in a criminal case, especially if the child perceives the medical examination as abusive.
D Incorrect. Forced examination often provides inaccurate results.
You might also like to view...
A nurse has taken on the care of a patient who had a coronary artery stent placed yesterday. When reviewing the patient's daily medication administration record, the nurse should anticipate administering what drug?
A) Ibuprofen B) Clopidogrel C) Dipyridamole D) Acetaminophen
You are a nurse working in an outpatient mental health facility which is part of the Veterans' Administration system
You are case manager for a group of young veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan within the past 18 months. The patients are considered physically compromised and are struggling emotionally. Most of these patients have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What does the sensitivity of the nurse create that lets her work with these patients? A) An empathetic relationship B) A compassionate relationship C) A social relationship D) An interpersonal relationship
The nurse is working in a trauma unit and is accidentally stuck with an IV needle following venipuncture of the patient. What is the nurse's first action?
a. Immediately begin taking the two- or three-drug regimen. b. Report the stick to the charge nurse im-mediately so follow-up can be initiated. c. Wash the punctured area with soap and water. d. Complete an incident report so immediate testing of the patient and nurse can begin.
When the nurse is assessing a child's pain, which is most important?
A) Obtaining a pain rating from the child with each assessment B) Using the same tool to assess the child's pain each time C) Documenting the child's pain assessment D) Asking the parents about the child's pain tolerance