Most children might have gone through one or other type of abuse or neglect in their life. The response to it may be hard for some children and less hard for some others. The response to the trauma of abuse depends on child’s age, developmental level, type of abuse, frequency of abuse, severity of abuse and the relationship between the child and the culprit.
Physical outcomes of possible child abuse:
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What ethical dilemma(s) arise from reporting suspected abuse or neglect of a child?
Medical personnel are required to report suspected cases of child abuse. Because some diseases have symptoms that mimic those of child abuse, doctors who see a child with these symptoms must decide between two competing hypotheses: H0: symptoms are due to child abuse H1: symptoms are due to disease (Although these are not hypotheses about a population characteristic, this problem illustrates the definitions of Type I and Type II errors.) The article “Blurred Line Between Illness, Abuse Creates Problem for...
Child abuse and maltreatment is not limited to a particularage—it can occur in the infant, toddler, preschool, andschool-age years. Choose one of the four age groups and outline thetypes of abuse most commonly seen among children of that age. Describewarning signs and physical and emotional assessment findings the nursemay see that could indicate child abuse. Discuss cultural variationsof health practices that can be misidentified as child abuse. Describethe reporting mechanism in your state and nurse responsibilitiesrelated to the reporting of...
Child abuse and maltreatment is not limited to a particular age—it can occur in the infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age years. Choose one of the four age groups and outline the types of abuse most commonly seen among children of that age. Describe warning signs and physical and emotional assessment findings the nurse may see that could indicate child abuse. Discuss cultural variations of health practices that can be misidentified as child abuse. Describe the reporting mechanism in your state...
Is there evidence suggesting that we have more knowledge about child abuse than elder abuse and what are the possible consequences for practitioners if we devote more resources to child abuse than elder abuse?
By law, caregivers are mandated to report signs of suspected abuse. The results of several traditional Asian medical treatments might lead nurse to suspect abuse. List two treatments and why nurse might suspect abuse? please explain in detail give one good big paragraph :) if source used reference would be great
In Arizona, any suspicions of child abuse must be reported to the Department of Child Safety, where a report is taken and then screened to determine if an investigation is necessary (Department of Child Safety, 2017). Nurses have a responsibility to their profession as well as the child they are caring for to advocate for the well-being of the child. They are required by law in the State of Arizona to report any suspect of abuse or neglect in order...
What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility's procedure for reporting these types of abuse.
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What characteristic would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence , child abuse, for elder abuse is taking place within a family.