A nurse in the emergency department treated a 6-week-old infant who had sustained fractures of the right femur and right humerus,and the nurse files a report with the state agency that oversees possible child abuse cases.After 6 months it was determined the infant had a congenital condition that caused the fractures.Today the nurse received word that a lawsuit had been filed against the nurse.This nurse recognizes that protection from this lawsuit is available because of what legislation?

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The state disclosure statute provides protection for individuals who report suspected child abuse in good faith, even if the suspicion is later found to be unfounded.

A Nurse in the Emergency Department Treated a 6-Week-Old Infant