. A 3-year-old and her parents checked into the emergency room. The parents are complaining that the babysitter is abusing their child. What action should the nurse take first A. Notify the social worker. B. Assess the child. C. Call the physician. D.

In a situation where there is a suspicion of child abuse, the first action the nurse should take is to **B. Assess the child**. Assessing the child is crucial to determine any signs of abuse or injury and to ensure the child's safety and health. It's important to gather information directly from the child while ensuring they feel safe and supported. Following the assessment, the nurse can then take appropriate actions, such as reporting the findings to the physician, notifying a social worker, or calling Child Protective Services if necessary.