Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and suspects that a 6-year-old girl who comes for a routine check-up is being emotionally abused by her mother. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Choice A Reason: The nurse should report the suspicion to the child protective services, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should follow the policies and procedures of his or her institution and state laws regarding reporting.
Choice B Reason: The nurse should document the findings and observations in the medical record, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should use objective and precise language to describe any signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Choice C Reason: The nurse should not confront the mother and ask her to stop abusing her daughter, which is not a legal or ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should avoid any confrontation or intervention that may endanger the child or himself or herself.
Choice D Reason: The nurse should provide support and education to the mother and the daughter, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should offer empathy and compassion to the child and the family and provide information about available resources and services.
Choice E Reason: The nurse should refer the mother and the daughter to a mental health professional, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should recognize his or her scope of practice and collaborate with other health care providers to ensure holistic care for the child and the family.
Choice A Reason: The nurse should report the suspicion to the child protective services, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should follow the policies and procedures of his or her institution and state laws regarding reporting.
Choice B Reason: The nurse should document the findings and observations in the medical record, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should use objective and precise language to describe any signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Choice C Reason: The nurse should not confront the mother and ask her to stop abusing her daughter, which is not a legal or ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should avoid any confrontation or intervention that may endanger the child or himself or herself.
Choice D Reason: The nurse should provide support and education to the mother and the daughter, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should offer empathy and compassion to the child and the family and provide information about available resources and services.
Choice E Reason: The nurse should refer the mother and the daughter to a mental health professional, which is a legal and ethical obligation for nurses who work with children. The nurse should recognize his or her scope of practice and collaborate with other health care providers to ensure holistic care for the child and the family.