The nurse is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to ...

[bobypop]

The nurse is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to local authorities. Which of the following information is essential?
 
  A) Proof that the child has been recently abused
  B) Child's name, location, age, and suspected perpetrator
  C) Child's current school, grade, and teacher
  D) Therapist's name and client address

Question 2

Three elements that are necessary to legally define rape of a male or female are what?
 
  A) Use of force; vaginal, oral, or anal penetration; nonconsent of victim
  B) Use of force, consent of victim, oral penetration
  C) Use of gun or weapon, nonconsent of victim, victim unaware of assault
  D) Nonconsent of victim, bruising or swelling of perineum, lack of duress

[ashely1112]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Registered nurses are legally mandated to report child abuse. When reporting, the nurse must provide the child's name, location, age, and the suspected perpetrator. The nurse is not required to prove that abuse has occurred.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Three essential elements are necessary to legally define rape of a man or woman:
 Use of force, threat, intimidation, or duress
 Vaginal, oral, or anal penetration
 Nonconsent by the victim