Question

The home health nurse suspects that a pediatric client is being abused by the client​'s father. In​ addition, the home health nurse has overheard the client​'s father seemingly discussing purchasing cannabis​ (marijuana). Which statement by the home health nurse best reflects correct understanding of the boundaries set forth by good faith​ immunity?

>"All states protect healthcare workers​ who, in good​ faith, report suspected child abuse."
>"When reporting suspected​ abuse, I am not required to protect the client​'s confidentiality."
>"Good faith immunity laws do not apply if an investigation fails to support allegations of abuse."
>"I am protected by good faith immunity laws regarding any information I report to law enforcement.

Answer 1

Good faith immunity laws protect healthcare workers who report suspected child abuse in good faith.

Step-by-step explanation:

The home health nurse suspects that a pediatric client is being abused by the client’s father and has overheard the father discussing purchasing cannabis. The home health nurse’s understanding of the boundaries set forth by good faith immunity is best reflected by the statement: "All states protect healthcare workers who, in good faith, report suspected child abuse." Good faith immunity laws aim to protect healthcare workers from legal action when reporting suspected child abuse as long as they are acting in good faith. In this case, the nurse has a reasonable suspicion based on the evidence and is ethically obligated to report it to protect the child.