ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
During a home health visit a school age child who has muscular dystrophy confidesin the nurse that he was struck by his parents. which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: report the incident to local authorities. The nurse's first priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. Reporting to local authorities is crucial to protect the child from further harm and to initiate an investigation. Checking for injuries (
B) is important but secondary to ensuring the child's safety. Referring the parent to a social service agency (
C) or enrolling them in anger management classes (
D) does not address the immediate safety concerns of the child. In this situation, immediate action through reporting to authorities is the most appropriate course of action.
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