Abstract
Child abuse is one of the most common major disorders involving children. Nurses who maintain a high index of suspicion; report abuse and neglect to child protection agencies (as required by law); and initiate proper management protocol can protect and preserve the lives and mental health of vulnerable children. By making a commitment to become educated about child abuse, nurses can significantly increase their ability to act as a medical advocate for all children. A nurse's timely and accurate assessment of every pediatric patient is crucial to the early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of these troubled families.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-182 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Critical care nursing clinics of North America |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care