Question

Suppose you are a school nurse and a student comes to you with significant bruising on her

body. You suspect that these injuries may have been sustained from parental abuse, and while the
student verbally confirms your suspicion, she urges you not to tell authorities. Further, she tells
you that you are legally required to remain silent due to laws of confidentiality. Are you required to
keep your findings a secret in this situation? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

If there is no immediate danger, you should report your concerns about abuse to the local authority in which the person is living, immediately.

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