Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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On a home visit, the nurse finds four young children alone. The youngest of the children has bruises on the face and back and circular burns on the inner aspect of the right forearm. The nurse should:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Bruises and circular burns suggest abuse, requiring mandatory reporting to child welfare services for investigation and protection. Transporting or staying is secondary to reporting.