A nurse in an urgent-care clinic is caring for a school-age child who has several visible bruises. The child’s parent states, “My partner got fired today and came home angry. I don’t think this will happen again.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Choice A reason: Agreeing with the parent and assuming the situation will not happen again is not appropriate. It dismisses the potential risk to the child and does not address the seriousness of the situation. Choice B reason: Telling the parent to file charges against their partner is a strong directive that may not be appropriate without further understanding of the situation. It is important to gather more information before making such recommendations. Choice C reason: Stating that the situation is clearly child endangerment and immediately calling the police may escalate the situation without fully understanding the context. It is important to assess the situation thoroughly before taking such actions. Choice D reason: Expressing a desire to know more about what happened and offering to talk is an appropriate response. It allows the nurse to gather more information, assess the situation, and provide support to the parent and child.