What Is a Nurse's Legal Responsibility If Child Abuse or Neglect

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a nurse's legal responsibility if child abuse or neglect is suspected?

• A) Discuss the findings with the child's parent and health care provider.
• B) Document the observation and suspicion in the medical record.
• C) Report the suspicion according to state regulations.
• D) Continue the assessment.

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Definitions:

Slander

Slander is the act of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Symbolic Speech

Actions that purposefully convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it, recognized by courts as a form of free speech.

Lemon Test

A three-pronged test established by the Supreme Court to determine whether government action violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Establishment Clause

A provision in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or unduly favoring one religion over another.