A nurse is assessing a pediatric client who has multiple bruises in different stages of healing and appears fearful when interacting with their caregiver. What is the nurse's legal obligation in this situation?
Wait for more definitive physical evidence to proceed.
Report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
Consult with the facility’s ethics committee to confirm suspicions.
Document the findings and notify the healthcare provider.
The correct answer is to report any suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities because healthcare providers are mandated reporters. Mandated reporting laws require that healthcare professionals report cases of suspected child abuse to protect the client from harm and ensure they receive necessary interventions. It is not within the nurse's scope of practice to investigate or confirm abuse, as this is the responsibility of child protective services or law enforcement. Documenting observations and notifying the healthcare provider are essential but do not fulfill the legal duty to report.
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