A school nurse is aware that a student has requested aspirin three times during the past week because of a backache. The nurse has noticed that the student often wears long-sleeved sweaters and sweatshirts even in warm weather. The nurse suspects that the student may be the victim of physical abuse. Which response would the nurse anticipate being reported by the child if abuse was taking place?

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Most survivors do not report violence to health-care providers without specifically being asked about it. Survivors may be reluctant to report abuse because of shame and fear of retaliation, especially if the victim depends on the abuser as a caregiver. In addition, children may fear they will not be believed.

A School Nurse Is Aware That a Student Has Requested