Which of the Following Statements Describes the Nurse's Duty to Investigate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the nurse's duty to investigate suspected abuse of a pediatric client before reporting it?

• A)The nurse must question a parent or guardian about the suspected abuse.
• B)The nurse must personally observe the client being abused.
• C)The nurse must identify at least two witnesses who will testify that the client was abused.
• D)The nurse does not need to investigate suspected abuse of a pediatric client.

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Definitions:

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