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Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse and Neglect ( 8 Questions)

Question 1 of 8 :

A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child who was brought to the emergency department by his mother. The nurse notices multiple bruises on the child's arms and legs, some of which are in different stages of healing. The child is quiet and avoids eye contact with the nurse. The mother says that the child is clumsy and falls a lot. What should the nurse do next?

A Ask the mother to leave the room and interview the child alone.

B Document the findings and report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.

C Confront the mother about the possibility of physical abuse and offer her counseling.

D Discharge the child with a referral to a social worker and a follow-up appointment.

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