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V@ndy87

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A teenager with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is at risk for other disorders. The teen should be assessed for all of the following disorders except:
 
  1. Depression.
   2. Drug abuse.
   3. Renal disease.
   4. Cardiac disease.

Question 2

Which of the following, if any, are true about the nurse's role in reporting child maltreatment to law enforcement or Child and Family Services?
 
  1. Any nurse having proof of abuse or neglect has a legal obligation to report or to confirm that a report has been made by family or another member of the health-care team.
   2. Any nurse having a reasonable suspicion that a child may be the victim of abuse or neglect has a legal obligation to report or to confirm that a report has been made by family or another member of the health-care team.
   3. Any nurse who makes a report in good faith cannot be convicted of a criminal or civil offense regardless of the outcome of the maltreatment investigation.
   4. All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

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1. The teen is at risk for this disorder.
2. The teen is at risk for developing drug dependency.
3. The teen is not at risk for renal disease.
4. The teen is at risk for cardiac disease with this disorder.

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1. A nurse is a mandatory reporter and needs to report any proof of evidence of abuse.
2. A nurse is a mandatory reporter. The nurse is required by law to report any suspicious activity or findings.
3. A nurse is a mandatory reporter. If suspicion is reported in good faith, then the nurse cannot be charged.
4. Nurses must report or confirm a report has been made if there is proof or reason to suspect that a child may be the victim of child abuse or neglect and are legally protected when making a report in good faith.




V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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