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folubunmi

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A nurse is teaching a class to new mothers who are also high school students. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate in order to decrease the risk of child maltreatment?
 
  A.
  Explain the laws regarding child abuse and neglect.
  B.
  Provide education on normal childhood development.
  C.
  Refer all the young mothers to a social service agency.
  D.
  Teach the mothers signs and symptoms of abuse.

Question 2

A nurse in the pediatric clinic suspects a patient is the victim of child abuse. What action takes priority?
 
  A.
  Ask a coworker to confirm the suspicions.
  B.
  Confront the parents with this information.
  C.
  Document the findings in the child's chart.
  D.
  Report the suspicions according to state law.


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kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Young mothers (and fathers) may have unrealistic expectations for their child's behavior based on ignorance of normal growth and development. This can lead to anger, resentment, and harsh discipline, especially if the parent feels the child is acting out deliberately. Teaching normal growth and development along with age-appropriate disciplinary strategies can reduce the incidence of child maltreatment. Simply explaining laws and manifestations will not result in major decreases in child abuse. Not all young mothers need social service intervention; this can be offered based on individual and family assessments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All states have mandatory reporting laws for suspected child maltreatment. The nurse's priority action is to report the findings per state law and facility policy. The other actions are not incorrect; they just are not the priority.


folubunmi

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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