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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:

🚨Suspected child abuse must be reported immediately to authorities per legal and ethical obligations.

🩺The nurse’s role includes mandatory reporting to protect the child and initiate an investigation.

⚖️Confronting the caregiver without following proper channels can jeopardize safety and legal procedures.

📋Timely notification ensures the child receives necessary protective services and support.

📌Core Message

Mandatory reporting protects the child by notifying authorities of suspected abuse.

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