The nurse is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to local authorities. Which of the following information is essential?
A) Proof that the child has been recently abused
B) Child's name, location, age, and suspected perpetrator
C) Child's current school, grade, and teacher
D) Therapist's name and client address
Ans: B
Registered nurses are legally mandated to report child abuse. When reporting, the nurse must provide the child's name, location, age, and the suspected perpetrator. The nurse is not required to prove that abuse has occurred.
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