Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child and suspects the child has experienced physical maltreatment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"It is not your fault that this happened.”.
Rationale:
🧸 The most supportive and therapeutic response the nurse can offer to a child suspected of experiencing physical maltreatment is to affirm that they are not to blame.
🧸 Children who have been abused often struggle with guilt, shame, and fear, and reassurance that they are not responsible is essential to their emotional safety and recovery.
🧸 Avoid promising confidentiality , since healthcare providers are legally required to report abuse.
🧸 Comments such as "This should not have happened" or "You should have told someone sooner" may seem sympathetic but can inadvertently place blame or pressure on the child.
🧸 The goal is to create a safe, trusting environment where the child feels believed and supported.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
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