During an assessment of a child in the urgent care clinic, the nurse notes that the child has a swollen and split lip. When asking the parent how the child's lip injury occurred, the parent responds, "We are here for my child's ear not my child's lip
Which is the rationale for reporting this incident?
A) The child reports that a parent caused the injury.
B) The lip injury is unrelated to the ear infection.
C) The nurse can be sued if there is no abuse.
D) Suspected abuse must be reported.
Answer: D
Suspected child abuse must be reported by law. Healthcare personnel are protected by good faith immunity because the ultimate goal is the protection of the child. The lip injury being unrelated to the ear infection is not a reason to report the injury. Most children will not accuse an abuser; rather, they generally protect the abuser. The reason for the law is that experts can assess the situation and determine if abuse has occurred. The nurse is protected by good faith immunity.
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