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Title: A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He has a large bruise in ...
Post by: kkeehner on Jan 18, 2018
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He has a large bruise in his left chest and multiple contusions on his face. His mother tells you her boyfriend intentionally pushed the child down the stairs in anger.
 
  The child appears to be in a great deal of pain. Which of the following four correct items should the nurse to do first?
  1) Notify the nursing supervisor of the suspected physical abuse.
  2) Complete a physical assessment of the child.
  3) Obtain an order for pain medication.
  4) Notify Child Protective Services of the suspected abuse.


Title: A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He has a large bruise in ...
Post by: angiep01 on Jan 18, 2018
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