What is a nurse’s legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?

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Question 1 of 5

What is a nurse’s legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?

A. Discuss the findings with the child’s teacher, principal, and school psychologist. B. Report the suspected abuse or neglect according to state regulations. C. Document the observations and speculations in the medical record. D. Continue the assessment.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Termination of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship has been successful when the nurse

A. avoids upsetting the patient by shifting focus to other patients before the discharge. B. gives the patient a personal telephone number and permission to call after discharge. C. discusses with the patient changes that happened during the relationship and evaluates outcomes. D. offers to meet the patient for coffee and conversation three times a week after discharge.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient says, "People should be allowed to commit suicide without interference from others." A nurse replies, "You're wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify death." What is the best analysis of this interchange?

A. The patient is correct. B. The nurse is correct. C. Neither person is correct. D. Differing values are reflected in the two statements.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental factors on a patient's mental health?

A. I'll need to assess how the patient's family views mental illness. B. There is a history of depression in the patient's extended family. C. I'm not familiar with the patient's Japanese cultural view on suicide. D. The patient's ability to pay for mental health services needs to be assessed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

When considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau, which activity should the nurse regularly engage in to ensure that the patient stays the focus of all therapeutic conversations?

A. Assessing the patient for unexpressed concerns and fears B. Evaluating the possible need for additional training and education C. Reflecting on personal behaviors and personal needs D. Avoiding power struggles with the manipulative patient

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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