Management of CareQuestion 95 of 2368
A school nurse suspects that a child is being emotionally abused. What is the nurse's legal obligation?
- Report the suspected abuse because every state requires it, whatever the form
- Report only if physical injuries are clearly visible on the child's body
- Obtain proof of the abuse before making any report to authorities
- Ask the parents for permission before making any report to authorities
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Correct answer: Report the suspected abuse because every state requires it, whatever the form
Health care professionals must report suspected child abuse in every state, no matter what form it takes.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: School-Aged Children. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026