RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 902 of 2368

For which situation is a nurse classified as a mandatory reporter?

  1. A client who disagrees with the plan of care
  2. A coworker who is late for the shift
  3. Suspected neglect of a vulnerable adult
  4. A visitor who speaks loudly in the hall
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Correct answer: Suspected neglect of a vulnerable adult

Nurses must report suspected neglect and abuse of children and vulnerable adults.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Mandatory Reporting. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026