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A nursing student in a pediatric unit at a hospital asks the clinical nurse educator about a nurse's legal responsibilities in cases of suspected child abuse. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse educator?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: As mandated reporters, nurses must directly report suspected child abuse to the local child protection agency or law enforcement (
B) without delay. Collecting additional data (
A), talking to parents (
C), or consulting the HCP (
D) may delay reporting and is not required before notifying authorities.

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