A nurse is planning a presentation at a local public health conference about the relationship between quality education and health outcomes. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the presentation?

Choice A: The Workplace Procedures and Protocols Manual
Reviewing the workplace procedures and protocols manual can provide valuable context about the standard operating procedures and safety measures in place at the factory. However, this information alone does not directly address the specifics of the employee's injury claim. It is more useful for understanding the general safety environment rather than investigating a specific incident.

Choice B: The Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) provides guidelines and regulations for workplace safety. While it is important for ensuring compliance with safety standards, it does not contain specific information about individual employee injury claims. The nurse should be familiar with OSHA regulations but needs more detailed information about the specific incident to conduct a thorough investigation.

Choice C: The Client's Medical Record or Chart
This is the correct choice. The client's medical record or chart contains detailed information about the employee's health status, medical history, and the specifics of the injury. Reviewing this information is crucial for understanding the nature and extent of the injury, any pre-existing conditions, and the treatment provided. This data is essential for accurately assessing the validity of the injury claim and determining any potential workplace-related factors.

Choice D: The Client's Attendance Record at Health and Safety Seminars
While the client's attendance record at health and safety seminars can indicate their level of training and awareness of safety protocols, it does not provide direct information about the injury itself. This record can be useful for understanding the employee's knowledge of safety practices but is not sufficient for investigating the specifics of the injury claim.

Choice A: Make a Report to Child Protective Services (CPS)
This is the correct action for the nurse to take. Nurses are mandated reporters, meaning they are legally required to report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. Child Protective Services (CPS) is the agency responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Reporting to CPS ensures that the case is handled by professionals trained to investigate and intervene in such situations.

Choice B: Call the Police and Report the Suspected Abuse
While calling the police may seem like a logical step, it is not the primary action a nurse should take in this situation. The police may become involved later in the process, especially if there is an immediate threat to the child's safety. However, the initial report should be made to CPS, as they are the designated agency for handling child abuse cases.

Choice C: Call the Child's Guardian to Have the Child's Pediatrician Confirm the Suspected Abuse
This action is not appropriate because it could potentially place the child in further danger. If the guardian is the abuser, notifying them could lead to retaliation against the child or attempts to cover up the abuse. Additionally, it is not the role of the pediatrician to confirm abuse; this is the responsibility of CPS and law enforcement.

Choice D: Alert the School Principal of the Situation
While it is important to keep school officials informed, the nurse's primary responsibility is to report the suspected abuse to CPS. The school principal can be informed after the report has been made, but the immediate priority is to ensure the child's safety by contacting the appropriate authorities.