During a routine visit,the nurse notes that a child has several bruises at various stages of healing.The child reports having fallen down.Failure to report these findings is an example of

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Failing to report suspected physical or sexual child abuse is an example of a negligent act.Reasonable prudence is a nursing action that a reasonably prudent nurse would perform.In a situation where a child has several bruises,confidentiality must be breached.HIPAA regulations protect the privacy of client records.

During a Routine Visit,the Nurse Notes That a Child Has