In what scenario is immunity granted to a health care provider who reports suspected abuse of a client to a legal authority?
A. The provider believes abuse is occurring and reports it in good faith.
B. The provider can prove the abuse.
C. The provider has at least one other witness to the abuse.
D. The provider has good evidence of abuse.
ANS: A
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