A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse.
One of the parents of the child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action.
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

Choice A rationale

While family support can be crucial, assessing the teenage mother’s independent coping mechanisms provides a clearer picture of her ability to fulfill parental responsibilities.

Choice B rationale

A teenage mother must adapt to her developmental tasks alongside parental duties. Prioritizing her growth and resilience ensures she successfully balances personal development with childcare responsibilities.

Choice C rationale

Assessing the mother’s knowledge of infant growth and development is important, but developmental compatibility between the mother and her infant ensures healthy caregiving and addresses broader challenges.

Choice D rationale

Although paternal involvement is beneficial, its absence doesn’t inherently reflect maternal competency. Emphasis should be on the mother’s overall ability to manage and adapt.

Choice A rationale

Taking breaks is a form of self-care promoting stress relief but does not involve professional assessment or intervention aimed at limiting stress, thus not qualifying as secondary prevention.

Choice B rationale

Delegating activities to others can reduce workload but lacks systematic assessment or professional guidance to address stress, making it unsuitable as a secondary prevention measure.

Choice C rationale

Support groups provide emotional support and coping strategies, which are tertiary prevention approaches focused on managing existing stress rather than early detection or intervention.

Choice D rationale

Secondary prevention involves systematic assessment to detect issues early, including identifying caregiver stress levels and intervening promptly to mitigate potential negative impacts.