Nurses who do not report child or elder abuse or neglect can be charged with which of the following?
a. negligence
b. malpractice
c. injustice
d. felony
A
It is the nurse's duty to report cases of child or elder abuse and neglect to the appropriate authorities. Nurses who do not report can be charged with negligence.
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