The nurse is providing care to a child who has suffered abuse. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) Ask the child what he did to cause his parents to beat him so badly.
B) Tell the child that the individual who hurt them is a bad person.
C) Follow protocols for mandatory reporting.
D) Remind the child that he did nothing wrong.
E) Ask the child what really happened.
Question 2
An adolescent client at 34 weeks' gestation states to the nurse, I am stressed out about becoming a mother. I hope that I can get back to my normal day to day activities after the baby is born.
In order to elicit the appropriate information from the client, which question by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Are your friends excited about the baby coming and planning a shower for you?
B) Have you done anything to prepare for the baby coming home after delivery?
C) Do you miss going out with your friends on the weekends?
D) Have you been able to get enough rest while keeping up with your studies?
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