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bobbysung

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Which of the following situations should the nurse explore for possible emotional abuse of the child by the caregiver?
 
  A) The caregiver of a 13-year-old reports, Amy is really frustrating me. I've been late for work every day this week because she hasn't been ready to leave for school on time.
  B) The caregiver of a 16-year-old reports, I couldn't believe when I got home from work last night, dinner wasn't ready. Jack knew it was his turn to cook.
  C) The caregiver of a 12-year-old reports, I'm sorry we missed Jamal's appointment last week but he was supposed to remind me to come.
  D) The caregiver of a 15-year-old reports, Laia promised to earn the money to care for the dog if we got him, but she keeps turning down baby-sitting jobs to go out with her friends, and I have to add dog food to my already impossible budget.

Question 2

A caregiver who works in the hospital brings his 9-year-old son to the emergency room with a spiral fracture of the tibia. The caregiver reports that the injury occurred when the boy's 5-year-old sister hit him with wooden bat.
 
  The injury is inconsistent with an impact and with the sister's strength. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do in this situation?
  A) Tell the caregiver that the story is not plausible and ask what really happened.
  B) Leave the treatment area and call the police.
  C) Leave the treatment area and call the social services department in the hospital.
  D) Let the hospital administrator know so that the hospital can take any necessary action.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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