Practice Question
During a home health visit, a school-age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Correct Answer:
Check the child for injuries
Rationale:
🌐 The nurse's immediate priority is to assess the child's physical condition for any signs of harm or injury. This ensures that urgent medical needs are identified and addressed without delay.
🌐 In cases of suspected abuse, client safety and well-being come first, especially for a vulnerable child with a chronic condition like muscular dystrophy who may be at higher risk for injury.
🌐 After assessing for injuries, the nurse can then follow through with mandatory reporting requirements and further protective actions as appropriate.
🌐 This approach aligns with the ABCs of prioritization—addressing physical concerns before psychosocial or legal actions, while still ensuring that reporting and protection follow promptly.
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This question is from RN Community Health~2023 Exam 4 which contains 57 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
- Answer Choices: 4