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Select the responsibilities healthcare providers have when it comes to suspected abuse.

A
Follow your employer’s guidelines for reporting abuse.
B
Report your concerns to the appropriate state or local agency.
C
Refuse to treat the patient any longer once you make a report of their abuse.
D
Know that it is okay to ignore your suspicions.
E
Follow your professional organization’s code of ethics.
F
Answer any questions from the agency to which you report the situation.
G
Tell everyone you know about the suspected abuse and the identity of the abuser.
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Which of the following are appropriate strategies for helping victims of suspected abuse or neglect?

A
Refer the patient to professionals such as counselors.
B
Be tough with the patient to show him or her that everything is normal.
C
Ignore the patient’s sensitive feelings.
D
Encourage the patient to reach out to friends.
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What should healthcare workers do after making a report of suspected abuse or neglect?

A
Quit the job and move away.
B
Keep complete records.
C
Stop treating the patient for his or her health condition.
D
Remain available to law enforcement authorities for future procedures.

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