Practice Question
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is caring for a school-age child who has several visible bruises. The child's parent states, "My partner got fired today and came home angry. I don't think this will happen again." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"l' d like to know more about what happened. Let's sit and talk."
Rationale:
🔷 This response uses therapeutic communication to open a nonjudgmental conversation with the parent.
🔷 It encourages the client to share details in a supportive and safe environment.
🔷 Building rapport and trust is critical in suspected child abuse cases before taking further legal steps.
🔷 It also helps gather accurate information needed for proper reporting and intervention.
🔷 The nurse remains empathetic and professional, aligning with trauma-informed care principles.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health Assessment which contains 50 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4