Management of CareQuestion 690 of 2368
A client's family member is upset about a nurse's care. Who can file a licensing complaint against the nurse with the Board of Nursing?
- Anyone, including the family member
- Only the nurse's employer
- Only a licensed health care provider
- Only the client, and not anonymously
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Correct answer: Anyone, including the family member
A complaint may be filed by anyone, such as a client, family member, colleague, or employer, and it can be anonymous.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: Professional Liability and Your Nursing License. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026