Practice Question
A six-year-old child is brought to the emergency room with an ear infection. As the assessment is being completed, the nurse notices that the child has bruises that encircle his legs just above the ankles and his arms just above the wrist. The child’s caregiver has no explanation for the bruises. The nurse should
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
notify the appropriate authorities of suspected child abuse.
Rationale:
Unexplained bruises in locations such as the wrists and ankles may indicate restraint injuries, which can be a sign of child abuse.
Healthcare professionals are mandatory reporters and must report any suspicion of abuse to the appropriate child protective services or authorities.
Notifying authorities ensures that the child’s safety is assessed by experts trained in handling child abuse cases.
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Question Details
- Category: NCLEX Prep
- Subcategory: NCLEX-RN
- Domain: NCLEX-RN Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4
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