A teacher asks the school nurse to assess a child for neglect.
Which of the following assessment findings could indicate neglect?

Choice A rationale

Referring to a supervisor doesn’t fulfill the nurse’s legal obligation to clarify mandatory reporting requirements. It may also escalate parental frustration due to perceived evasion.

Choice B rationale

Delegating responsibility to a supervisor undermines the nurse’s accountability in adhering to legal reporting protocols. This response is insufficient to address parental concerns effectively.

Choice C rationale

Mandatory reporting laws require healthcare professionals to report suspected abuse, regardless of evidence certainty. Nurses must communicate this obligation clearly to justify their actions.

Choice D rationale

While involving the provider may aid communication, it doesn’t address the nurse’s personal accountability in fulfilling legal reporting duties or informing the parent. .

Choice A rationale

Tertiary prevention involves strategies aimed at managing and improving outcomes of existing health conditions, such as assessing and supporting survivors of trauma like post-traumatic stress syndrome.

Choice B rationale

Policy development is not a level of prevention; it involves creating frameworks to promote public health interventions rather than focusing on individual care.

Choice C rationale

Primary prevention focuses on preventing the occurrence of disease or trauma through measures like immunizations or lifestyle changes before health issues arise.

Choice D rationale

Secondary prevention entails early detection and intervention for diseases or conditions to prevent progression, such as screening tests.