According to Geffner, Igelman and Zellner write that “it is doubtful that victims of child abuse can recover and regain their developmental stride simply by stopping the abuse ; corrective interventions must systematically address specific vulnerabilities and abuses” (Geffner, Igelman, &Zellenr, 2013, p. 206). It is my opinion, in this case, that Lora's autonomy, while important, does not outweigh the responsibility to report the abuse because the nurse's failure to do so may allow the next abuse to be harmful and even murderous. Lora's safety must be the priority and law enforcement can follow up further to prevent Lora from continuing to be abused. A good healthcare provider should always provide good, quality and safe care to all clients who come
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