When Caring for a Child Who Is the Victim of Abuse

question 4

Multiple Choice

When caring for a child who is the victim of abuse, what is the first action that should be taken by the healthcare team?

• A) Preventing further harm to the child
• B) Diagnosing and treating any conditions associated with the abuse
• C) Collecting specimens such as semen, blood, urine, and human hairs from the child's body
• D) Obtaining photographs for visual evidence of abuse

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