An emergency department nurse was not sure whether there was enough ev

An emergency department nurse was not sure whether there was enough evidence one way or the other to suspect child abuse with a child client, because there was not much evidence of physical harm. The forensic nurse agreed to see the child. Which of the fo

a. Ask the child whether the family has any secrets
b. Assess for old injuries or injuries in the process of healing
c. Observe the child’s appearance and behavior and how the child interacted with other children and adults
d. Question the parents concerning the child and any discipline problems

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
The nurse obtains a thorough history and assessment, focusing on several facets of abuse and neglect. These include child-parent interaction, the child’s appearance and behavior, child-child interaction, and the environment.