Nurse's Priority Action in Suspected Child Abuse

Medium Coping And Adaptation Abuse And Neglect

A pediatric nurse is assessing a 10-year-old boy who presents to the clinic with multiple bruises in various stages of healing. The boy appears withdrawn and anxious when questioned about the bruises. The child’s mother is present but does not offer any explanation. Considering the possibility of abuse, which of the following actions should the nurse take as a priority?

Document the findings in the child's chart.

Ask the mother how the child got the bruises.

Conduct a full physical assessment of the child.

Report findings to child protective services.

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