A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child. The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping. What is the most appro-priate action for the nurse to take?
a. Question the mother about sexual abuse
b. Initiate interventions directed at family violence
c. Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities
d. Refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group
ANS: C
It is required by law that nurses report all cases of suspected child abuse. The mandatory report-ing laws protect reporters from legal action on cases that are never substantiated. It is essential that this is the first action to be taken by the nurse. After this action is taken, it may be appropri-ate to initiate interventions related to decreasing family violence or asking specifically about abuse. Referral of the mother to a social worker would not assist in decreasing the potential abuse that may be occurring.
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