Author Question: A mother and father have brought their school-age child to the emergency department with injuries ... (Read 107 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A mother and father have brought their school-age child to the emergency department with injuries that cause the nurse to suspect child abuse. The nurse wishes to assess further for abuse and neglect. Which of the following should the nurse do?

1) Interview the parents together and the child separately.
2) Have one parent in the room to reassure the child during the interview.
3) Interview the child and each parent separately.
4) Request that a sexual assault nurse examiner interview the family members.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most important health assessment focus for middle adulthood?

1) Cancer screening with the annual health examinations
2) Seeking information about consistent use of seat belts
3) Screening for eating disorders
4) Mental status exam for cognitive changes