Author Question: A school nurse reports suspected child abuse even though there is a breach of confidentiality. The ... (Read 77 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A school nurse reports suspected child abuse even though there is a breach of confidentiality. The nurse is protected under:

1. Civil immunity
2. Sovereign immunity
3. Nurse practice act
4. Respondeat superior

Question 2

According to Leavell and Clark, primary prevention consists of two components. They are:

1. Health promotion and rehabilitation
2. Health promotion and specific protection
3. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment
4. Health maintenance and early diagnosis

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
The law mandates that a health professional breach patient confidentiality norms to protect someone who may be in a helpless or vulnerable position.

Answer to Question 2

2
Leavell and Clark stated that primary prevention includes health promotion and specific protec-tion.