Asked by Lovely Singh on Sep 27, 2024
A home health nurse notices that a patient's preschool children are often playing on the sidewalk and in the street unsupervised and repeatedly takes them back to the home and talks with the patient, but the situation continues. Which immediate action by the nurse is mandated by law?
A) Contact the appropriate community child protection facility.
B) Tell the parents that the authorities will be contacted shortly.
C) Take pictures of the children to support the overt child abuse.
D) Discuss with both parents about the safety needs of their children.
Community Child Protection
A community-driven approach to ensure the safety and well-being of children, preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Overt Child Abuse
Open and observable acts of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment or neglect of a child.
Home Health Nurse
A registered nurse who provides healthcare services to patients in their homes, including post-operative care, chronic illness management, and rehabilitative services.
- Recognize the role of the nurse in safeguarding vulnerable populations and adhering to mandated reporting laws.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of the nurse in safeguarding vulnerable populations and adhering to mandated reporting laws.