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Practice Question

A nurse working at a middle school suspects that a student is experiencing physical abuse after performing an assessment on them. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Make a report to Child Protective Services (CPS)

Rationale:

🖤 Nurses are legally mandated reporters, required to immediately report suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services (CPS) or an appropriate authority without delay.

🖤 Making a report directly to CPS ensures that appropriate investigative and protective measures are promptly initiated by specialized professionals.

🖤 Reporting to CPS first preserves evidence, ensures legal procedures are followed, and protects the child from potential further harm or abuse.

🖤 Immediate reporting aligns with mandatory reporting laws that prioritize the child's safety and welfare above other interventions or consultations.

🖤 CPS has established protocols to swiftly assess and respond to reports of abuse, making this the appropriate next step in suspected abuse scenarios.

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  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH
  • Answer Choices: 4
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