An Emergency Room Nurse Is Assessing a Toddler with Multiple

question 30

Multiple Choice

An emergency room nurse is assessing a toddler with multiple bruises and burns. The nurse suspects the toddler has been abused. What is legally required of the nurse?

• A) Nothing; the nurse has no control over the toddler's home.
• B) Refer the caregivers of the toddler to a home health nurse.
• C) Verbally confront the caregivers about the suspicions.
• D) Report suspicions about the abuse to proper authorities.

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