A mother confides to the nurse that her live-in boyfriend knocked down her 2-year-old child because ...

A mother confides to the nurse that her live-in boyfriend knocked down her 2-year-old child because he was crying too much. She begs the nurse not to tell anyone because her boyfriend has agreed to take anger management classes.
 
  Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
  a. Abide by the mother's wishes because this information was provided in confidence.
  b. Arrange for counseling for the boyfriend at the earliest possible availability.
  c. Encourage the mother to take the child and find alternate housing right away.
  d. Report the incident to child protective services or other appropriate legal authority.