The school nurse at the local elementary school had a little boy come in complaining of a stomachache. She told him to lie down for a while but then noticed a bruise on his arm
On a hunch, she asked him to open up his shirt. The child was hesitant but obeyed. There were huge bruises all over his chest and back. The nurse debated whether to call children's protective services. What should the nurse do?
A. The nurse should call. The law requires health professionals to report possible child abuse.
B. The nurse should not call. Discipline is a private family matter.
C. The nurse should not call. It could be a one-time thing.
D. The nurse should not call. You can be sued if you are wrong.
ANS: A
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