A community health nurse is designated as a "mandated reporter." Which of the following best describes this designation?
A) The nurse must witness abuse and neglect before being mandated to report.
B) The nurse commands that battered women report the abuse.
C) The supervising community health nurse is responsible for reporting only known cases of elder abuse.
D) The nurse must report any case of known or suspected abuse and neglect in children or elders.
Ans: D
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