INSTRUCTIONS
Child abuse and maltreatment is not limited to a particular age. Using the first letter of your first name, find your assigned age group.
A-F: 9 to 12 years – middle childhood
G-L: 12 to 18 years – adolescents
M-R: 3 to 5 years – early childhood
S-Z: 5 to 9 years – children grades K-3
Considering your assigned age group, respond to the following prompts.
Describe warning signs and physical and emotional assessment findings the nurse may see that could indicate child abuse.
Identify two factors that increase the vulnerability of a child for abuse.
Describe the reporting mechanism in your state and nurse responsibilities related to the reporting of suspected child abuse.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and cite at least two references using APA style.
ANSWER
In xxx childhood, ages x to x, there are visible warning signs of abuse that appear in physical and emotional forms. In terms of physical signs, nurses may observe bruises, burns, or injuries that do not match the explanation provided by caregivers (Yoon et al., 2022). For instance, a caregiver may say a child fell off a bed, yet the bruises appear in places unlikely from such a fall, such as the back or thighs. Repeated emergency visits for injuries may also create suspicion to indicate a child is experiencing maltreatment and abuse (Yoon et al., 2022). On the other hand, a nurse may notice emotional signs such as a child appearing fearful, withdrawn, and anxious around adults. Some children regress in behavior, such as … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.