ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
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During a home health visit, a school-age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Report the incident to local authorities. The first priority in this situation is to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. By reporting the incident to local authorities, the nurse can initiate a formal investigation to protect the child from further harm. Checking for injuries (
B) is important but secondary to ensuring the child's safety. Referring the parent to a social service agency (
C) may be appropriate but not the first step in cases of suspected abuse. Enrolling the parent in anger management classes (
D) is not the immediate priority when a child is at risk of harm.
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