A nurse practitioner was working in the emergency department when a child with a stab wound in the abdomen was brought in by his mother. The mother explained that the child apparently had gone quietly into the kitchen, climbed up on a chair, and was peeling an apple when he fell and the paring knife went into his tummy. She heard his screams and brought him to the emergency department. What will the advanced practice nurse want to be sure to do?
a. Ask the child what really happened.
b. Ask the mother why the child was still hungry after bedtime.
c. Examine the child carefully for evidence of past injuries.
d. Stitch the wound, order an antibiotic, and apply a small dressing.
ANS: C
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