The Mother of a 6-Year-Old Vietnamese Child Admitted with Pneumonia

question 7

Multiple Choice

The mother of a 6-year-old Vietnamese child admitted with pneumonia is rubbing a coin on the child's back. The coin leaves red marks. What should the nurse do about this observation?

• A)Report the possibility of child abuse.
• B)Do not allow the mother to be alone with her child.
• C)Explain to the mother that she cannot do this in the hospital.
• D)Add a statement to the care plan that the family practices coining.

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