The child is admitted to the hospital unit for injuries. The mother's boyfriend is suspected of child abuse. The nurse's primary role, in addition to reporting to the proper authorities, is:
1. Gathering information about how the injuries occurred.
2. Collecting evidence against the suspected abuser.
3. Encouraging the child to talk about his experience.
4. Protecting the child from further injury.
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Rationale 1: This is not a priority role for the nurse.
Rationale 2: This would be a police function, not the nurse's responsibility.
Rationale 3: The nurse and the psychologist will be meeting with the child to help the child work through the experience, but this is not the priority action for the nurse.
Rationale 4: The nurse will monitor the child while in the presence of visitors. In addition, the nurse will talk with the social worker to assist in providing for the child's safety in the future. This is a priority.
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