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Child abuse is a common and global phenomenon that affects the lives of millions of children. There are various dimensions such as physical, emotional, sexual, economic abuse and neglect. This article includes physical abuse and nursing approaches to the child.  Physical abuse of children is an important problem for our country and society. All nurses who have contact with the child in the field of service should assess the risk factors for parents, children and the environment in terms of physical abuse. Nurses implement preventive nursing initiatives to children and parents at risk of physical abuse. Children’s nurses plan healing and rehabilitating nursing initiatives within a multidisciplinary team for families found abused. In addition, nurses can play a key role in determining the risk of physical abuse to the child, in preventing abuse, in the care of the child who is abused and the family who causes the abuse. Therefore, in this article, the nursing approach to the child and his family who are physically abused has been discussed in the light of current sources.

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