A school nurse recognizes a belt buckle–shaped ecchymosis on a 7-year-old student. When privately asked about how the injury occurred, the student described falling on the playground
Upon suspecting abuse, the school nurse's best next action is which of the following?
a. Interviewing the patient in the presence of his/her teacher
b. Ignoring the findings because child abuse is a declining problem
c. Realizing that abuse victims usually report abusive situations
d. Contacting Social Services and reporting suspected abuse
ANS: D
Most states mandate a report to a social service center if nurses suspect abuse or neglect. When abuse is suspected, the nurse interviews the patient in private. Abuse of children, women, and older adults is a growing health problem. It is difficult to detect abuse because victims often will not complain or report that they are in an abusive situation.
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