Asked by Brody Cullen on Jun 22, 2024
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For which patient in the emergency room is it most important that the nurse conduct a thorough assessment for abuse and neglect?
A) 6-year-old African American male with complaints of abdominal pain
B) 2-year-old Caucasian male with injuries from a fall
C) 7-year-old Caucasian female with a broken arm from a motor vehicle accident
D) 4-year-old Hispanic female who complains of an earache.
Conduct Assessment
The process of evaluating or analyzing certain characteristics, behaviors, or qualifications through systematic methods.
Abuse and Neglect
Harmful treatments and failure to meet a dependent's basic needs, respectively, both of which can result in significant physical or emotional harm.
Emergency Room
A specialized department in a hospital providing immediate and acute care for patients with urgent medical conditions.
- Prioritize patients for abuse and neglect assessments based on risk factors.
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Learning Objectives
- Prioritize patients for abuse and neglect assessments based on risk factors.
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