During a routine visit, the nurse notes that a child has several bruises at various stages of healing. The child reports, " Mommy doesn't like me when I don't do my chores". Failure to report these findings is an example of what form of nursing malpractice?

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Failing to report suspected physical or sexual child abuse is an example of a negligent act. Defamation is an area of law that provides a civil remedy when someone's words end up causing harm to your reputation or your livelihood. Libel is a written or published defamatory statement, while slander is defamation that is spoken by the defendant.

During a Routine Visit, the Nurse Notes That a Child