A School Nurse Listens as One Student Talks About Another

question 14

Multiple Choice

A school nurse listens as one student talks about another student being upset because his father frequently spanks him with a leather belt that leaves big marks on the student's back.But the student begs the nurse not to tell anyone because he promised the friend that the information would never be shared.Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

• A) Ask the student if abuse has occurred.
• B) Call in the named student and ask him to remove his shirt.
• C) Discuss the conversation with the student's parents.
• D) Notify the legal authorities.

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