When the Nurse Is Dealing with a Specific and Actual

When the nurse is dealing with a specific and actual legal problem involving a child or adolescent, which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take?

A) Consult with legal counsel who is familiar with the laws in the state where the problem occurred.
B) Select an attorney who appears to be sympathetic to pediatric clients, who has had success in similar cases, and who is willing to work with the nurse.
C) Contact the nursing school where he or she graduated to see if it has free legal counsel.
D) Wait to see if the problem will resolve itself without further action on the part of the nurse.