Question

During a home visit, a nurse discovers that a child in the household has a disability and has been experiencing seizures. in addition, the child's parent is indifferent to the child's physical, emotional, or medical needs and seems to provoke seizure episodes by harsh verbal exchanges with the child. the nurse believes that an intervention by an appropriate community resource is indicated. where should the nurse direct the referral?

Answer 1

Answer:

Child Protective Services (CPS)

Explanation:

In the United States, if there are suspicions of abuse occurring towards a minor in a household, the CPS should be contacted. In some states, CPS is known as the Department of Children & Family Services.

If the nurse finds that the child's parent behavior towards the disabled child is causing distress and can be classified as neglect and abuse, she should contact the CPS. The CPS would conduct an investigation and remove the child from the custody of the parents until the results of the investigation have clarified the ongoing situation.