The nurse is working in a pediatric emergency room. A 4 year-old male is brought into the ER by their aunt with acute head trauma. The aunt states that they found the boy in their room after the parents stated they had "fallen off of their bed". The client has been previously been brought into the hospital with fracture injuries. Upon assessment of the child's head, the nurse finds that there are multiple bruises and wounds. An x-ray of the skull reveals a comminuted fracture. Once the client's condition is stabilized, what is the next immediate nursing action?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is working in a pediatric emergency room. A 4 year-old male is brought into the ER by their aunt with acute head trauma. The aunt states that they found the boy in their room after the parents stated they had "fallen off of their bed". The client has been previously been brought into the hospital with fracture injuries. Upon assessment of the child's head, the nurse finds that there are multiple bruises and wounds. An x-ray of the skull reveals a comminuted fracture.    Once the client's condition is stabilized, what is the next immediate nursing action? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Report suspected child abuse to the local authorities

Answer

Find a roommate for the child in the hospital that will support the therapeutic milieu and developmental stage

Answer

Refer the child to outpatient services for neurological and cognitive follow-up

Answer

Collaborate with a dietitian to ensure that the child has the foods that they enjoy while in the hospital

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