RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 18 of 2368

During an assessment, a nurse suspects that a child is being abused. Which action is required of the nurse?

  1. Wait until there is proof before reporting
  2. Ask the parents to explain before taking action
  3. Report the suspicion because nurses are mandatory reporters
  4. Document the finding without reporting it
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Correct answer: Report the suspicion because nurses are mandatory reporters

By law, a nurse is a mandatory reporter and must report suspected abuse or neglect of a child. Proof is not required.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Scope of Practice: Negligence and Malpractice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026