Management of CareQuestion 691 of 2368

A nurse receives an email from the Board of Nursing about an investigation. What is recommended?

  1. Ignore the email until the Board calls
  2. Consult an attorney before responding within the deadline
  3. Respond right away without help
  4. Share details freely, because the information stays private
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Correct answer: Consult an attorney before responding within the deadline

Nurses should be cooperative but know that what they share goes to a prosecuting attorney or the Board.

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