At which age is it appropriate for the nurse to directly question a child with suspicions of sexual abuse?
1) 12 months
2) 18 months
3) 24 months
4) 30 months
Question 2
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a child who presents with burns to the lower extremities. The parent states, I didn't realize the water was so hot.
Which item found in the child's health history causes the nurse to consider physical abuse?
1) The child who states, My mommy lifted me out of the tub as soon as I cried.
2) Appropriate height and weight for age.
3) Several emergency department visits to treat cuts, bruises, and fractures.
4) Laboratory reports suggest diabetes mellitus.