The nurse in the Emergency Department is taking a history from a family accompanying a child with suspicious traumatic injuries.The nurse should:

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The nurse serves as a role model for the parents and the child.Being open and honest and showing appropriate concern for the child is the most appropriate approach.Direct questioning is necessary to obtain the history.Concerns about the possibility of abuse must be addressed in a sensitive manner.The family will be able to remain with the child during history taking.It is helpful for the nurse to observe family interactions.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Is Taking a History