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Nursing Care of Toddlers
A 13-year-old girl tells the nurse at the pediatric clinic that she took a pregnancy test and it was positive. She adds that her grandfather, with whom she, her younger sisters, and her mother live, has repeatedly molested her for the past 3 years. When the nurse asks the girl if she has told this to anyone, she replies, “Yes, but my mother doesn’t believe me.” Legally, who should the nurse notify?
Explanation
ExplanationC. It is the nurse’s legal responsibility to report child abuse to the appropriate agency. A. Although the police may be notified, this is not the nurse’s responsibility at this time. B. This may be done later, but it is not the priority. D. The girl’s pregnancy has not been confirmed; at this time it is most important to protect her and her sisters.
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