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Legal and Ethical Obligations of the Nurse to Report Suspected or Confirmed Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect ( 4 Questions)

Question 1 of 4 :

A nurse is caring for a child who has multiple bruises and fractures in different stages of healing. The nurse suspects that the child is a victim of physical abuse. What is the nurse's legal obligation in this situation?

A Report the suspicion to the child's parents and ask them to explain the injuries.

B Report the suspicion to the appropriate authorities and agencies as mandated by law.

C Report the suspicion to the nurse manager and document the findings in the child's chart.

D Report the suspicion to the social worker and ask for a referral to a child protection service.

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