8. Which statements by a caregiver would indicate the presence of risk factors for violence and should cause the nurse to have significant concern for the safety of children? (Select all that apply.)
A) "My boyfriend says that one day he'll put a bullet through my head if I don't stop nagging him."
B) "My 3-year-old daughter cries when my partner and I argue."
C) "My husband sometimes makes our son come into our bedroom and watch as he hits me."
D) "The last time we fought, he threatened to go pull out his shotgun."
E) "My husband got upset with how much our daughter was texting and took her phone away from her for a month."
Ans: A, C, D
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Risk factors that indicate significant concern for the safety of the children are as follows: (1) threats to kill the caretaker, children, and/or self or fears on the part of the caretaker for the children's safety; (2) a child was physically injured in an incident in which the caretaker was the target; (3) a child was coerced to participate in or witness the abuse of the caretaker; (4) a weapon was used or threats to use a weapon were made, and the caretaker believed that there was intention and ability to cause harm. A toddler crying because of an argument and a father taking away a daughter's phone for a month are not causes for significant concern regarding the safety of the children.
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