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Lactation Consultant

Category - Ethics

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You have been working with the mother and infant for 2 months. As you enter the home, you notice that there is drug paraphernalia in the home. What should you do?
  1. Call the police because the mother is taking drugs.
  2. Tell the mother to remove all the drug paraphernalia.
  3. Alert child protective services because you suspect drug use.
  4. Do an immediate citizen’s arrest and remove the infant.
Explanation
Answer: C - You should alert child protective services because you suspect drug use. You do not have to prove it. It is up to this agency to investigate the case. It may be that someone else in the home is using drugs. Nonetheless, the infant may be in danger with contaminated breast milk and other hazards, so it is your responsibility to report your suspicions.
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