The population health nurse is discussing child abuse with a group of new elementary teachers. One of the teachers asks who is most likely to be the perpetrator of child abuse. What should the nurse respond?

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3. Perpetrators of child abuse tend to be family members, typically parents. More parents are involved in child abuse than are strangers, babysitters, or siblings.

The Population Health Nurse Is Discussing Child Abuse with a Group