A nurse is assessing a child in the emergency department. Which of the following findings places the child at greater risk for physical abuse
Answer: When the nurse notices any physical injury which could have been a result of hitting, kicking, shaking, burning or harming the child with any kind of instrument like iron box, candlewax, burn marks and any other scars that show discomfort to the child. The nurse may direct the child to a psychologist or someone in the child protective services who would speak to the child and enquire how they have got those marks on their body. The statement provided by the child would help to ascertain whether the child has gone through physical abuse and the child protective agency would contact the police to take necessary action on the culprit who has caused physical abuse to the child.
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