Asked by Ranz Nyle Cortez on Apr 23, 2024
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The 17-year-old single mother of a 2-month-old infant comes to the clinic and tells the nurse,"Sometimes no matter what I do my baby won't stop crying.I hold him up in the air and shake him until he stops." Based on these statements by the mother,what is the first action by the nurse?
A) Teach the mother about the dangers of shaking a baby
B) Report child abuse to the appropriate authorities
C) Teach the mother other methods to stop the baby from crying
D) Encourage the mother to obtain more support from a significant other
Shaking a Baby
A harmful action involving forcefully shaking an infant, which can lead to severe brain injury or death.
Single Mother
A woman who is raising her child or children without the presence or support of the other parent in the household.
Crying
A natural emotional response involving tears as a reaction to feelings such as sadness, joy, frustration, or pain.
- Display advanced skills in communicating about sensitive health topics.
- Comprehend the responsibilities of nurses in identifying child abuse and adhering to obligatory reporting protocols.
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Learning Objectives
- Display advanced skills in communicating about sensitive health topics.
- Comprehend the responsibilities of nurses in identifying child abuse and adhering to obligatory reporting protocols.
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