Management of CareQuestion 911 of 2368
The nurse suspects that a 4-year-old client is being abused because the parent gives inconsistent explanations for the injuries. Which action is required?
- Wait until the child discloses the abuse before reporting
- Report the suspicion to Child Protective Services or law enforcement
- Confront the parent and ask for a confession first
- Ask the provider to decide whether a report is needed
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Correct answer: Report the suspicion to Child Protective Services or law enforcement
Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse, not confirmed abuse.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Mandatory Reporting. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026