The nurse is in the midst of a complicated client care situation and is not sure what needs to be done with some information. Which healthcare issues must the nurse report to the state?
Select all that apply.
A) Amputation of a limb
B) Death of a client
C) Death of a neonate
D) Diagnosis of tuberculosis
E) Kidney transplant
Answer: B, C, D
The term "mandatory reporting" refers to a legal requirement to report an act, event, or situation that is designated by state or local law as a reportable event. All states mandate the reporting of certain vital statistics, including deaths. Many states also require healthcare providers to report neonatal deaths. Federal and state laws mandate the reporting of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis. Limb amputations and transplants do not need to comply with mandatory reportable events.
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