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Practice Question

A 4-year-old child arrives at the ER with fever and difficulty walking, and the nurse notices bruises in the genital area; what is the nurse's immediate action?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Inform the law enforcement for a possible child abuse

Rationale:

🚨The presence of genital bruising in a child is a strong indicator of possible sexual abuse, requiring immediate reporting to law enforcement or child protective services.

📞In most jurisdictions, nurses are mandated reporters and must take prompt action to protect the child from further harm.

📝While documentation is important, it should occur after initiating the required report, since the child's safety takes precedence.

⚖️Failure to report suspected abuse may result in legal consequences and puts the child at risk of continued maltreatment.

📌Core Message

In suspected child abuse, the nurse’s first priority is to report the incident to authorities to ensure the child’s immediate safety and initiate legal protection.

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  • Subcategory: NCLEX PN-Readiness Assessment Tests
  • Domain: NCLEX PN-(Readiness Assessment Test)
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