Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A preschool-age child who has bruises on both arms and a spiral fracture of the left ulna. The child's parent says the child tripped over toys and fell.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct action is D: Report the child's injuries to Child Protective Services. This is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. Reporting to CPS allows for further investigation and intervention to protect the child from potential harm. Taking pictures without consent (A) may violate the child's privacy rights. Involving a security officer (B) is not necessary in this case. Completing an incident report (C) is important but not as urgent as reporting to CPS. Other choices are not provided, but D is the most appropriate action to safeguard the child.