Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The clinic nurse notices bruising at multiple stages of healing on a two-year-old. The nurse also sees two burns on the toddler's trunk. What would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Bruising in multiple stages and burns on the trunk suggest possible child abuse. As a mandated reporter, the nurse must call the child abuse hotline (B) to report suspicions. Confronting parents (A) may escalate the situation, rechecking later (C) delays intervention, and calling the HCP (D) is secondary to reporting.