A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on

A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child. The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping. What action should the nurse take?

1. The nurse should question the mother about sexual abuse.
2. Interventions directed at family violence should begin.
3. The nurse must report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities.
4. The nurse should refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group.

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ANS: 3
It is required by law that nurses report all cases of suspected child abuse.