A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his ...

[melina_rosy]

A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He has a large bruise on his left chest and multiple contusions on his face. His mother tells you her boyfriend intentionally pushed the child down the stairs in anger.
 
  The child appears to be in a great deal of pain. Which of the following four correct items should the nurse do first?
  a. Notify the nursing supervisor of the suspected physical abuse.
  b. Complete a physical assessment of the child.
  c. Obtain an order for pain medication.
  d. Notify Child Protective Services of the suspected abuse.

Question 2

You are caring for an alert, oriented 47-year-old patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery. The patient becomes angry and upset and says,
 
  I'm leaving this hospital. Remove my IV and surgical drains or I will do it myself. To keep him from removing his lines and leaving the hospital, you apply bilateral wrist restraints until you can contact the physician for an order for patient restraint. This is an example of which of the following?
  a. Assault and battery
  b. Felony
  c. False imprisonment
  d. Quasi-intentional tort

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

[melina_rosy]

Gracias!

[meganmoser117]

Excellent