A 2-year-old client is brought into the emergency department (ED) by a single-parent who reports that their child was playing with a candle as they stepped out of the room for a minute. The client presents with scald burns at different stages of healing on their arms and legs. Which action is the most important legal responsibility of the nurse?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A 2-year-old client is brought into the emergency department (ED) by a single-parent who reports that their child was playing with a candle as they stepped out of the room for a minute. The client presents with scald burns at different stages of healing on their arms and legs. Which action is the  most  important legal responsibility of the nurse? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Report the incident as suspected child abuse to the local authorities

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Question the parenting skills of the parent by asking, "Why did you leave your child unsupervised?"

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Initiate a comprehensive family assessment which includes identifying resources for support

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Document the parent's report along with the client's physical assessment findings in a timely manner

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