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 and nurse responsibilities related to the reporting of suspected child abuse. Discuss the cultural differences in health procedures that can be mistaken for child abuse in different contexts. Please describe the system for reporting suspected cases of child abuse that is used in your state, as well as the responsibilities of nurses in this area. Identify two factors that increase the vulnerability of a child for abuse in the age group you have selected.
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