If a Nurse Fails to Report Suspected Child Abuse and a Child

If a nurse fails to report suspected child abuse and a child later receives additional injuries at the hands of the suspected abuser, the nurse may face legal consequences in states with child abuse reporting laws. Which of the following consequences may be the harshest faced by the nurse?

A) to be held liable for civil damages to compensate the child and to be fined and imprisoned
B) to have the nursing license suspended for up to a year
C) to be assigned at least 1 year of community service
D) to be put on probation and have to meet periodically with the assigned probation officer