A clinic nurse in an immigrant community has observed that some children have small burned areas on their skin. One child has a burn that has become infected
On exploration, the nurse learns that the burns are applied as a folk remedy for temper tantrums. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial response? a. Tell the parents that this type of treatment is ignorant
b. Ask the family if the treatment has been effective
c. Report the family to Child Protective Services
d. Explain the legal consequences of this behavior
D
The parents are using a remedy that has been acceptable in their culture. The nurse must show respect for their culture, but still help the parents to understand that the remedy is not acceptable in this country and could have legal consequences. The next step would be to discuss other options for managing children's temper tantrums.
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