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Title: A state with abuse legislation requires a nurse who suspects child abuse or neglect to:
Post by: danielarincon26 on Jan 18, 2018
A state with abuse legislation requires a nurse who suspects child abuse or neglect to:
 
  A. report it to the proper legal authority.
  B. inform the parents that their actions are illegal.
  C. call the security department to handle the problem.
  D. prevent the parents from seeing the child during hospitalization.


Title: A state with abuse legislation requires a nurse who suspects child abuse or neglect to:
Post by: LyraBurroughs on Jan 18, 2018
A
Health care providers are required to report incidents such as child, spousal, or elder abuse; rape; gunshot wounds; attempted suicide; and certain communicable diseases.
Health care providers are provided legal immunity if the report is made in good faith.
Not reporting suspected child abuse or neglect can cause a nurse to be liable in civil or criminal legal actions.