A nurse suspects that a child is being physically abused by a caregiver. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Report the concern through the authorised safeguarding pathway
- A. Investigate the family personally before reporting
- B. Report the concern through the authorised safeguarding pathway
- C. Wait until the child provides definite proof of abuse
- D. Discuss the suspicion with other patients for advice
Explanation
A reasonable suspicion of abuse should be reported through the designated legal or hospital pathway. The nurse should document objective findings and should not conduct an independent investigation or delay reporting.
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About Legal Aspects and PNMC Regulation
Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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