When a school nurse reports suspected child abuse, there is a breach of confidentiality. Which of the following best describes why this breach is allowed?
A) Civil immunity
B) Sovereign immunity
C) Nurse practice act
D) Respondeat superior

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Civil immunity protects school nurses (and other mandated reporters) from legal action when they report suspected child abuse in good faith. This allows them to breach confidentiality without fear of being sued, as their primary duty is to protect the child.

When a School Nurse Reports Suspected Child Abuse, There Is