A hospital employee brings a 9-year-old son to the emergency room with a spiral fracture of the tibia.
The employee 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. What should the nurse do in this situation?
A) Tell the employee 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
Question 2
The nurse is reviewing information on child abuse and the role of inadequate parenting skills. What should the nurse recognize as a common parental behavior that can cause child abuse?
A) Responding appropriately to the child's behavior
B) Believes the child is intentionally trying to make him or her angry
C) May have unrealistic expectations of the child
D) Works hard to provide for the family and feels unappreciated
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