A nurse is planning care for a family who is affected by child neglect. The nurse identifies that the family has several risk factors for neglect, such as poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to address these risk factors?

Choice A Reason: Recognizing that a child may become withdrawn or depressed if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.

Choice B Reason: Recognizing that a child may have difficulty sleeping or eating if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.

Choice C Reason: Recognizing that a child may show aggressive or disruptive behavior if he is emotionally abused is a correct statement that indicates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in children.

Choice D Reason: Having frequent accidents or injuries is not a sign or symptom of emotional abuse in children, but rather of physical abuse. This statement indicates a need for further teaching about the differences between emotional and physical abuse in children.

Choice A Reason: Referring the family to a social worker who can assist them with financial and housing resources is an appropriate intervention that the nurse should include in the plan of care to address the risk factors for neglect, as it helps to reduce stress and improve the family's living conditions and stability.

Choice B Reason: Educating the family about the effects of neglect on the child's development and well-being is an appropriate intervention that the nurse should include in the plan of care to address the risk factors for neglect, as it helps to increase awareness and motivation for change. However, it is not enough to address the underlying causes of neglect, such as poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence.

Choice C Reason: Providing the family with a list of community resources that offer counseling and support groups is an appropriate intervention that the nurse should include in the plan of care to address the risk factors for neglect, as it helps to enhance coping skills and social support. However, it is not enough to address the immediate needs of the family, such as financial and housing resources.

Choice D Reason: Monitoring the family's progress and compliance with the child protection services is an appropriate intervention that
the nurse should include in the plan of care to address the risk factors for neglect, as it helps to ensure safety and accountability. However, it is not enough to address the root causes of neglect, such as poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence.