Reference no: EM133617900
Questions
1. A mother comes into the ER with black eyes as a result of domestic violence. She has two young children with her. She says her husband beat her. She also stated that he told her he would kill her and the two children if she told anyone.
This should be left to the family
Assist to seek community agency or resources as appropriate
Report to state Central register (SCR)
Call the police immediately
2. Mrs. Pitt has two daughters, aged seven and nine. The children suffer from impetigo, a contagious skin disease. Mrs. Pitt has clinic appointments and carried out the doctor's instructions, but the impetigo still persists.
This should be left to the family
Assist to seek community agency or resources as appropriate
Report to state Central register (SCR)
Call the police immediately
3. The Roth family has one child, a girl age 5. The mother takes good care of her, but is extremely anxious that the child will contract a disease. She brings a child into the ER regularly for minor things. She states that she doesn't allow her daughter to socialize with other kids because she's afraid her daughter will catch something.
This should be left to the family
Assist to seek community agency or resources as appropriate
Report to state Central register (SCR)
Call the police immediately
4. Joshua, age 7, was brought to the ER by his parents. Upon medical evaluation, he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness requiring an emergency surgical procedure and the likelihood of a blood transfusion. His parents refuse to sign consent forms claiming that a blood transfusion violate their religious beliefs.
This should be left to the family
Assist to seek community agency or resources as appropriate
Report to state Central register (SCR)
Call the police immediately