The nurse provides care to a patient who is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The nurse explains to the patient that the STI diagnosis must be reported to the local Health department based on which regulation?

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Mandatory reporting laws require healthcare professionals to report certain diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), to public health authorities. This helps in tracking, managing, and preventing the spread of these diseases. The other options listed do not pertain to the reporting of diseases to health authorities.

The Nurse Provides Care to a Patient Who Is Diagnosed